Zachary Kapono Wilson is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). Prior to joining the Broncos, Wilson played college football for the BYU Cougars.
In the 2021 NFL Draft, he was selected second overall by the New York Jets. Wilson’s journey to the NFL began at BYU, where he established himself as one of the top quarterback prospects in the country.
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- Full Name: Zachary Kapono Wilson
- Stage Name: Zach Wilson
- Date of birth: August 3, 1999
- Age: 24 years old
- Place of birth: Draper, Utah, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American football quarterback
- Height: 1.88m
- Parents: Michael and Lisa Wilson (née Neeleman)
- Siblings: 5
- Spouse: Nicolette Dellanno
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship status: Engaged
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Zachary Kapono Wilson was born on August 3, 1999, in Draper, Utah, United States. He was raised by his parents, Michael and Lisa Wilson (née Neeleman), and has three older brothers, including Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson, as well as two older sisters.
Wilson attended Corner Canyon High School, where he excelled in high school football. During his senior year, he passed for 2,986 yards and 24 touchdowns, while also running for 752 yards and eight touchdowns. He initially committed to play quarterback at Boise State University, but later decommitted and chose to attend Brigham Young University (BYU). Zach Wilson’s ethnicity is American and his religion is Christian.
Career
Zach Wilson played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he impressed scouts with his talent. In the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected Wilson as the second overall pick, highlighting his potential.
Wilson spent his first three seasons as the starting quarterback for the Jets. Despite being a top quarterback prospect, his tenure with the Jets was marked by inconsistent play and injuries.
In 2024, the Jets traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos, hoping for a fresh start for both sides. The Broncos acquired Wilson and a seventh-round pick from the Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The Broncos declined the fifth-year option on Wilson’s contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.
The event marked a pivotal moment in Wilson’s career as he looked to return to the Broncos and prove himself as a consistent starting quarterback in the NFL.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @zachwilson
- Twitter Username: @ZachWilson
Personal life
Zach Wilson, the 24-year-old quarterback for the Denver Broncos, recently took to social media to share some exciting personal news with his fans. In June 2024, Wilson announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend Nicolette Dellanno. Previously, Zach Wilson was in a relationship with Abbey Giles, but they later broke up.
Net worth
Zach Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Wilson was selected 2nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jets.
He signed a four-year, $35.15 million rookie contract with the team, including a $22.9 million signing bonus. Wilson earned a $3 million roster bonus for the 2023 season. That roster bonus will increase to $4.4 million for the 2024 season.
