Zach Wilson was drafted No. 2 overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Zach Wilson BYU Draft
Zach Wilson was drafted No. 2 overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1330th at BYU
The pick
How Zach Wilson came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
BYU
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 214 lbs
- Hometown
- Draper, UT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1330th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Zach Wilson.
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
North Dakota State
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zach Wilson in the 2021 NFL Draft
Zach Wilson is a Quarterback out of BYU selected No. 2 overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Zach Wilson drafted?
Zach Wilson was selected No. 2 overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/zach-wilson.
What college did Zach Wilson play for?
Zach Wilson played college football at BYU in the FBS Ind.. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Zach Wilson's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/zach-wilson.