Zach Wilson played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU) . He was a three-year starter for the BYU Cougars before declaring early for the NFL Draft in 2021. During his college career, Wilson played in 30 games with 28 starts, finishing his career with 7,652 passing yards, 56 touchdowns, and a 162.91 efficiency rating. He was also one of the nations most productive quarterbacks during the 2020 season, finishing the season ranked No. 2 nationally in points responsible for, passing efficiency, and completion percentage, among other categories.