History of Zach Wilson in Timeline

Zach Wilson is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. After a college career with BYU, he was drafted second overall by the New York Jets in 2021. He was the starting quarterback for the Jets for three seasons. However, his performance was inconsistent, leading to a trade to the Denver Broncos in 2024. He then joined the Dolphins the following season.

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August 3, 1999: Zach Wilson's Birth

On August 3, 1999, Zachary Kapono Wilson was born.

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2018: BYU Freshman Season

In 2018, Zach Wilson played as a true freshman at BYU, starting seven games. He was named MVP of the 2018 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

2019: BYU Sophomore Season

In 2019, Wilson started nine games as a sophomore at BYU. He was also named BYU's MVP in the 2019 Hawaii Bowl.

2020: BYU Junior Season

In 2020, Zach Wilson started 12 games as a junior at BYU, breaking a school record in completion percentage. He was also named the offensive MVP of the 2020 Boca Raton Bowl and co-recipient of the 2020 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

July 29, 2021: Signs with New York Jets

On July 29, 2021, Zach Wilson signed a four-year, $35.15 million fully guaranteed deal with the New York Jets, including a $22.9 million signing bonus.

2021: Drafted by the New York Jets

In 2021, Zach Wilson was selected second overall by the New York Jets in the NFL draft after playing college football for the BYU Cougars.

2022: 2022 Season with the Jets

In 2022, Wilson missed the first three games due to injury, made his season debut in Week 4, and led the Jets to a four-game winning streak. He ended the year with a career-high 355 passing yards against the Patriots.

2023: Backup Quarterback and Starting Role

In 2023, Zach Wilson began the season as Aaron Rodgers' backup for the Jets. After Rodgers' injury, Wilson became the starting quarterback, showing a strong performance against the Kansas City Chiefs.

April 23, 2024: Traded to the Denver Broncos

On April 23, 2024, Zach Wilson was traded from the Jets to the Denver Broncos, who subsequently declined the fifth-year option on his contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season. He began the season as the team's third-string quarterback.