Zach Wilson Goes Viral on Pro Day

Zach Wilson has been rising up NFL Draft boards ever since the start of the 2020 college football season. Wilson opted out his senior season and turned pro in

Zach Wilson has been rising up NFL Draft boards ever since the start of the 2020 college football season. Wilson opted out his senior season and turned pro in January. Friday was the day a lot of NFL scouts have been waiting for - pro day. NFL GMs, head coaches, offensive coordinators, and scouts had the opportunity to see Wilson in person for the first time. 

Wilson's workout was extremely impressive. He went through a scripted throwing routine of approximately 60 throws in which he showcased his ability to make off-platform throws, adjust throwing angles, and change the velocity on his throws. You can watch highlights from Wilson's pro day here:

Zach Wilson made some unreal throws at @BYUFootball Pro Day.

@zachkapono1 | @NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/JwRsRUh6B1

— NFL (@NFL) March 26, 2021

According to one NFL scout that attended pro day, Wilson cemented himself as the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft:

Text from an NFL scout who was at the BYU pro day:

"Draft starts at 3. Wilson going 2."

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 26, 2021

The New York Jets hold the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Their GM, head coach, and offensive coordinator were all in attendance for Wilson's pro day.

One of Wilson's throws was deemed the "throw of the Pro Day season right now." Shortly after the throw was put in social media, it went viral. Below are some of the best social media reactions to Wilson's off-balance 60-yard bomb to former BYU WR Aleva Hifo:

"That's the throw of the Pro Day season right now."

Zach Wilson showing off 🤫

(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/Xz2cWdlJV1

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson rolling left launching a 60 yard BOMB. Too easy 💰 (via @BYUfootball) https://t.co/D7pK1xD3S8

— Overtime (@overtime) March 26, 2021

Former @BYUfootball QB Zach Wilson turning some heads at his Pro Day 👀🚀

(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/98pb3Pfw6E

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson ‼️@BYUFootball | @zachkapono1 pic.twitter.com/yJBzgDdPQy

— NFL (@NFL) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson. DIFFERENT 🗣 (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/gCeKwfjgcm

— Overtime (@overtime) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson is looking phenomenal. 🤩

(🎥: @BYUfootball) https://t.co/ghYlyswFP1

— theScore (@theScore) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson launched that 🤭

(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/ZTRpg9UcsX

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) March 26, 2021

"Oh my goodness, that is just a silly throw!" 🤯

Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) is impressing at his Pro Day.

🎥 @thecheckdown pic.twitter.com/YEoXFKsqnA

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 26, 2021

Meanwhile, Zach Wilson is launching bombs at his pro day. This throw across his body on the run.pic.twitter.com/wfcARGc8K9

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 26, 2021

This Zach Wilson throw should be illegal https://t.co/uKxLJVKm0Q

— Express Football (@NFL_Express) March 26, 2021

“That is just a silly throw”

Zach Wilson making it look easy at BYU Pro Day 🚀

(via @thecheckdown)

pic.twitter.com/KDbhVjD4dz

— 247Sports (@247Sports) March 26, 2021

This is just disgusting. https://t.co/CSZslanLzO

— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) March 26, 2021

🤣🤣 @zachkapono1 you knew just what you were doing here, didn’t you? https://t.co/Owcu5lMnCe

— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) March 26, 2021

Zach Wilson put on a show at his Pro Day 🤩

(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/a522Ng0J03

— The MMQB (@theMMQB) March 26, 2021

"That's the throw of the Pro Day Season so far"

@zachkapono1 🤯🤯🤯

📺: @nflnetwork (CC:@richeisen) pic.twitter.com/ho6ca9yzJ9

— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) March 26, 2021

The scream at the end is how we all feel watching Zach Wilson

pic.twitter.com/MBpMxpA8BZ

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 26, 2021

NBD just @zachkapono1 casually launching it 60 yards while rolling to his left

(via @BYUfootball)https://t.co/ZJaW4pjNVW

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) March 26, 2021

This throw from Zach Wilson at his Pro Day was silly 🤧 @zachkapono1 @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/U5J70GhZ87

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) March 26, 2021

.@zachkapono1 put on a show 😱

“You have no idea how difficult that is.” - @MoveTheSticks pic.twitter.com/wG43UbnbiM

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 26, 2021

I want pic.twitter.com/mabr9ABRVY

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) March 26, 2021

This was even more impressive in person. The ball flies out of his hand. pic.twitter.com/ZxAAferIF7

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 26, 2021

And the reaction of the crowd tells u Zach Wilson’s Pro Day was even better in person that what we saw on tv.

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 26, 2021

SHEESH! https://t.co/uyJSMkU6Gn

— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) March 26, 2021

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