Zach Wilson was the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft. He has worn the No. 2 on his red non-contact jersey during the New York Jets rookie minicamp proceedings at 1 Jets Drive this weekend.
These exceptions are certainly the only instance the Jets hope the numeral is attached to Wilson, their presumed No. 1, as they enter a new era of football.
But, Wilson isn’t ready to officially accept that role just yet. Despite a lack of experienced competition beyond rookie camp—James Morgan and Mike White have zero regular-season passes among them—Wilson wants to earn that position rather than accept an anointing right from the get-go.