Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and his mom Lisa reminisced about the moment New York selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night, when this year’s draft kicked off in Las Vegas.
Lisa — who rose to internet fame when fans fell in love with her bubbly personality and sparkling style last year — took to her Instagram Story to share a photo of her son holding his No. 1 Jets jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on draft stage.
“Since he was a little boy, he told me he was going to play in the NFL,” Lisa wrote under the photo. “A lot of people doubted him. #ProvedThemWrong.”
Lisa Wilson, mother of Jets QB Zach, reminisced about the 2021 NFL Draft experience. @lifeaccording2lisa/InstagramWilson shared the same photo to his Instagram, with the caption, “In honor of Draft Day! Biggest moment in my life so far. Excited to see who gets to join us! Appreciate all those who have been apart of this journey!”
The proud mom also celebrated the Jets’ No. 10 overall pick in wide receiver Garrett Wilson out of Ohio State, posting a video that showed Goodell announcing the pick.
The Jets made power moves Thursday in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In addition to [Garrett] Wilson, New York added an elite cornerback to their defense, scooping up Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the No. 4 overall pick, out of Cincinnati.
The Jets’ first-round performance at the 2022 NFL Draft had Zach Wilson hyped. @zachwilson/InstagramThe Jets selected top edge rusher out of Florida State, Jermaine Johnson II after trading back into the first round to select him at No. 26 overall Thursday night.
