BYU quarterback Zach Wilson will enter the NFL draft, he announced Friday.
Probably selected in the first round, Wilson is the eligible quarterback in draft No. 3 and the No. 14 player overall, according to ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.
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In three years, Wilson threw 7,652 yards with 56 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. In 2020, Wilson was one of the best quarterbacks in the country, completing 73.5% of his passes while throwing 3,692 yards with 33 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
He led BYU to an 11-1 record this season, including a 49-23 victory over UCF in the RoofClaim.com Mouth Mouse Bowl.
Wilson came to BYU as a three-star recruit and was the nation’s No. 42 pocket passer coming out of Corner Canyon High, Utah.