The New York Jets did not draft Zach Wilson for his legs. However, the rookie QB from BYU delivered Gang Green’s longest run of the season in a Week 16 game on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The second pick in the 2021 NFL draft — behind Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence — was forced to scramble in the first quarter against the Jaguars.
And Wilson showed some marvelous moves as he went 52 yards for a touchdown that put the Jets up 6-3.
The extra point was blocked because joy has to come with some form of sadness for the dedicated Jets’ faithful.
ZACH WILSON SCRAMBLES FOR A 52-YARD TOUCHDOWN! #TakeFlight
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The previous long run in 2021 for a Jet was 39 yards by Michael Carter.
Now it is Lawrence’s move in the battle between the top two picks in the 2021 draft.
