Jets selected Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
A three-star high school recruit, Wilson (6’2/214) only averaged 7.9 yards per attempt with a 23/12 TD/INT ratio through his first two seasons before taking a massive junior-year leap. His 11.0 yards per attempt average and 33/3 TD/INT ratio in 2020 led the Cougars to a 11-1 record. Despite being undersized, the ball zips out of Wilson’s hand with high-end velocity, and he can do so at multiple arm angles inside and outside the pocket. Wilson had a Johnny Manziel-like playing style as an aggressive, flashy passer with enough scrambling ability to keep defenses honest. He had 254 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground last year, and averaged 7.1 rushing attempts per game over three seasons at BYU. He could have sneaky rushing upside in the NFL. Wilson arguably had the best tape of any 2021 prospect last year, but some context is needed. He was only pressured on 21 percent of his dropbacks and faced the 33rd easiest schedule out of 128 FBS teams. How well he can handle pressure and more complex defenses is a total unknown, but the upside of his arm talent is worth a dice roll at the game’s most important position. His presence under center for New York is a fantasy boon for every Jets pass catcher, including Denzel Mims, Corey Davis, Jamison Crowder, and Chris Herndon. Hopefully the Jets' pass blocking -- ranked by Pro Football Focus as the league's second worst in 2020 -- improves for Wilson in 2021.
- Rotoworld