BYU quarterback Zach Wilson will enter the NFL draft, he announced Friday.
A likely first-round pick, Wilson is the No. 3-ranked draft-eligible quarterback and the No. 14 overall player, according to ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.
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In three years, Wilson threw for 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 for 3,692 yards with 33 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
He guided BYU to an 11-1 record this season, including a 49-23 win against UCF in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl.
Wilson arrived at BYU as a three-star recruit and was the nation's No. 42-ranked pocket passer coming out of Corner Canyon High, in Utah.