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A moment a mom will never forget.

Zach Wilson’s mom Lisa was overcome with emotion the moment she knew her son was going No. 2 to the Jets in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

After commissioner Roger Goodell announced Trevor Lawrence as the No. 1 pick to the Jaguars, the Wilson family prepared for an impending celebration in their backstage pod inside Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium.

In a behind-the-scenes clip, Wilson looked down at his mom and hugged her as she teared up while anticipating her son’s name being called.

Fans sent congratulatory tweets to the BYU alum, who’s been documenting his lavish draft experience.


  Zach Wilson and his mom before the 2021 NFL Draft Instagram Zach Wilson and his mom before the 2021 NFL Draft Instagram

After Wilson was selected with the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets, he proudly held his green jersey up to his chest and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity.

“I’m ready to get to work,” Wilson said.

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