Zach Wilson Wears Unofficial No. 2 Jersey, Throws During First Day Of Jets Minicamp
May 7, 2021, 3:02 PM | Updated: 3:18 pm
Zach Wilson holds a jersey onstage after being drafted second by the New York Jets during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson rocked an unofficial No. 2 jersey and threw during the opening day of the New York Jets’ rookie minicamp.
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The Jets opened their minicamp on Friday, May 7.
New York is one of the first teams to start their minicamp this offseason.
The Jets are holding the minicamp at the organization’s facilities in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Let's get this thing started ✈️ pic.twitter.com/ouMn33Hh2M
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 7, 2021
Rookie minicamps typically consist of film study and on-field work.
Wilson, who was selected by New York with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29, wore a No. 2 red jersey during his first day of workouts with the Jets.
Day 1 for the No. 2 overall pick.@zachkapono1 | @nyjets pic.twitter.com/ZRpEeDGuG1
— NFL (@NFL) May 7, 2021
His jersey number was unofficial and subject to change. Wilson sported No. 11 during freshman season at BYU and No. 1 during his final two years with the Cougars.
During the first day of practice, Wilson participated in warmup stretches and drills.
He also worked on his footwork and throwing with some of the Jets’ coaches.
I’ve seen enough. #Jets pic.twitter.com/mPV3ZDfW9X
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 7, 2021
Wilson was also seen throwing passes to New York’s first pick of the second round, former Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore.
Zach Wilson to Elijah Moore #Jets pic.twitter.com/rMMOF4Z24Z
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 7, 2021
Wilson was one of 10 players selected by the Jets during the 2021 NFL Draft.
The rookies came ready to 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠. pic.twitter.com/jgDqTtlw8a
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 7, 2021
The 11 players, as well as undrafted free agent signees, will continue to participate in the rookie minicamp that runs through May 10.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
