Twitter reacts after Jets select Zach Wilson
Zach Wilson #ZachWilson
Zach Wilson is officially a New York Jet.
What was long expected finally became official Thursday when Roger Goodell announced the selection during this year’s NFL draft in Cleveland.
The BYU product becomes the sixth quarterback in the Common Draft Era to be drafted by the Jets in the first round. Standing at 6-foot-2, 214 pounds, Wilson is a seemingly perfect fit in Mike LaFleur’s offense.
Wilson has undeniable arm talent and can stand tall in the pocket. At the same time, he’s a threat on the move and thrives on off-platform throws. The Jets are putting their faith in the 21-year-old to change the franchise’s misfortunes when it comes to the quarterback position.
For what it’s worth, it looks like fans and Wilson’s future teammates are on board with the selection.
@BigTicket73 We have a WINNER ‼️‼️‼️
— Quinnen Williams (@QuinnenWilliams) April 30, 2021
LETS GO TO WORK KID!!!!!! @zachkapono1 https://t.co/wmosAZhKDN
— Trending Topic 🤫 (@BigTicket73) April 30, 2021
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— NYJ Matt (@NYJ_Matt) April 30, 2021
Hey …. @nyjets pic.twitter.com/sZiW2j4LMq
— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) April 30, 2021
All Gas No Brake. #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/JCzqlh3Opi
— ALL GAS NO BRAKE (@A_G_N_B) April 30, 2021
Now surround the young man! #Jets
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) April 30, 2021
WE GOT HIM #Wilson #Jets pic.twitter.com/juMreMpAV7
— Justin Gray (@JGrayJets) April 30, 2021
Let’s gooooooooooo
— Braxton Berrios (@HNYNUT_BERRIOS) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson is ecstatic and wants to be here. Refreshing to see that for the Jets.
— Erika 😷 (@emesola) April 30, 2021
PROVE THEM WRONG
— Paulie Bruz (@Paulie_Bruz) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson may turn out good but the Jets were 0-13 with a the most perfect QB prospect imaginable just 3 losses away, and somehow won 2 of our final 3 and wound up drafting a guy who made a really cool throw at his Pro Day
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson dressed like a character from Wolf of Wall Street
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) April 30, 2021
ZACH WILSON LETS GOOO
— Brian Rodriguez (@brod_3000) April 30, 2021
@nyjets just drafted Zach Wilson pic.twitter.com/tVUUouMmuK
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