Who are Zach Wilson's parents?

Lisa and Mike Wilson are Zach Wilson's parents. Lisa Wilson was brought up in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with her parents, Gary and Rose Neeleman, and six siblings. Mike Wilson is of Hawaiian descent. He owns several gas stations as well as other businesses close to Salt Lake City. Mike coached him in football and basketball while he was growing up. Zach Wilson's parents are devoted Mormons.

Lisa and Mike Wilson were married in 1977. Lisa has a big following on social media and has been developing several aspects of her health business - 'Live Life Legit.' According to sources, the 49-year-old is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lisa is a self-described workout enthusiast and offers dance lessons at various gyms in Utah.

When the New York Jets selected her son as their quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, Lisa Wilson gained national attention. She quickly rose as a trending topic on social media. She has a career in business as well, which includes a clothing store.

Mike and Lisa Wilson have been married for more than two decades. From 1992 to 1995, Mike played defensive tackle for the Utah Utes. Zach Wilson's parents have six children - four sons and two daughters.

About Zach Wilson

New York Jets v Denver Broncos

The Jets picked Zach Wilson second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football for BYU, where he twice won the MVP award in a bowl game. Wilson completed 26 of 34 throws for 425 yards and three touchdowns in the 49-23 victory over UCF, earning him the offensive MVP of the 2020 Boca Raton Bowl.

In July 2021, he agreed to a four-year contract with a $35.15 million guaranteed salary value that also included a $22.9 million sign-up bonus and a fifth-year possibility.

Wilson was forced to sit out the first three matches of the 2022 campaign. He picked up a non-contact bone bruise and a meniscus tear in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It was in Week 4's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that he made his first appearance of the campaign.

Since returning from injury, the Jets have been one of the stories of the season. New York have gone 4-0 with Wilson and are 5-2 on the season. Zach Wilson's stats this year hide how valuable he has been for the Jets under center. He has thrown for 693 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, but New York just feels like a much better side when led by him.