The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on April 29th. Pro days, workouts and mocks drafts will dominate headlines from now until then, as teams continue with their scouting behind the scenes. One of the early-round quarterback prospects entering the draft is Zach Wilson out of BYU.
Let’s take a look at the full Zach Wilson draft profile for the 2021 NFL Draft, including stats, highlights and projection.
Zach Wilson NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Zach Wilson
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 214 lbs
Age: 21
College: BYU Cougars
Zach Wilson 2020 Stats
Completion Percentage: 73.5%
Passing Yards: 3,692
Passing TDs/INTs: 33/3
Pass Yards/Att: 11.0
Passer Rating: 196.4
Rushing Yards: 254
Rushing TDs: 10
Zach Wilson Highlights
Zach Wilson Draft Profile
Strengths
Zach Wilson is Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes-like with his ability to throw off-platform and from a variety of different arm angles. He does this while still showing pinpoint accuracy. Again, much like the previous two MVPs, Wilson flicks the ball quickly. Wilson has great pocket awareness and blitz recognition, getting himself out of tight pressure extremely well.
Weaknesses
While Wilson does get himself out of pressure well, he wasn’t under pressure too much. This is due to having a great offensive line and poor opponents, so it’s tough to tell how he would perform under NFL pressure. Wilson also trusts his arm and puts too much stress on his arm, as he very rarely sets his feet, even though he has the time and space to do so.
Zach Wilson Draft Projection
All 2021 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest CBS NFL Mock Draft by Ryan Wilson.
Zach Wilson is currently projected to be drafted by the New York Jets at No. 2 overall.
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