6 Things to Know About New Jets 1st-Round QB Zach Wilson
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05 May 2021, 18:56 GMT+10 Second Overall Pick from BYU on Prove Them Wrong, His Youth, His Roots & Being No. 1 Randy Lange
Jets first-round draft choice Zach Wilson is a walking, talking game of Trivial Pursuit: Football Edition. Here are six facts to know about the interesting young man who now becomes the Green & White s quarterback of the present and future:
He s Got a Few Chips on His . Wrist?
Wilson s done his share of achieving as a starting QB, at Corner Canyon HS in Utah and at BYU, but that hasn t stopped him from viewing the chip on his shoulder once in a while. Or maybe he ll focus on a different part of his anatomy, looking at the bracelets he wears on his wrist during games. One band reads Leave a Legacy while the other advises Prove Them Wrong.
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Zach Wilson Named 2020 Polynesian Player of the Year
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BYU s Zach Wilson was named the 2020 Polynesian player of the year with USC safety Talanoa Hufanga. BYU said the following in a Tuesday morning press release:
HONOLULU Brigham Young University quarterback Zach Kapono Wilson, of Hawaiian ancestry, and University of Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga, of Samoan ancestry, have been selected as co-recipients of the 2020 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.
The award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.
“On behalf of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Board of Directors, we congratulate Talanoa and Zach on their accomplishments this season,” said Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Chairman Jesse Sapolu. “They are tremendous role models and a source of great pride for Polynesians everywhere.”
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Honolulu, HI – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity.
Former University of Oregon, and current Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback, Marcus Mariota was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Award in 2014; former University of Notre Dame, and current Baltimore Ravens Offensive Lineman, Ronnie Stanley received the award in 2015; former University of Colorado Quarterback Sefo Liufau received the award in 2016; former Washington State, and current Minnesota Vikings Defensive End Hercules Mata`afa received the award in 2017; former University of Alabama Quarterback, and current Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa received the award in 2018 & 2019; and University of Oregon Offensive Tackle Penei Sewell received the award in 2019.