Social Media Recap of Zach Wilson's Second Day at Jets Mini Camp

Last week, the New York Jets selected Zach Wilson with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. As the second overall pick, all eyes have been on Zach Wilson through the first two days of Jets rookie mini camp. Below is a social media recap of Wilson's second official practice as a New York Jet. If you missed the recap of day one, you can check it out here.

Before practice started, the media met with Zach Wilson. They asked him about life as the second overall pick, communication with the veterans, similarities between the Jets offense and the offense he mastered at BYU, his jersey number, and more.

Media Session Prior to Practice

"It was fun to get back to playing ball and meeting some of the guys. I think just getting used to the differences from college to the NFL..."

Zach Wilson recaps day one on the field yesterday: pic.twitter.com/YENtTDqZup
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Zach Wilson talks about building connections early:

"I just feel like that connection with your guys is super important. There's still more guys I want to reach out to and get to know" pic.twitter.com/GGuttjVhje
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

"They've actually all reached out to me, which is really cool. It shows these guys care and they want to win and do everything they can"

Zach Wilson says veteran Jets have reached out to him: pic.twitter.com/uXIzyyqdof
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

"They've actually all reached out to me, which is really cool. It shows these guys care and they want to win and do everything they can...it's been fun to get to know all these guys by name." - Jets QB Zach Wilson

Zach Wilson details early differences and similarities he's noticed between BYU and Jets offense: pic.twitter.com/t6jvZOvrG6
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Zach Wilson talks about the whirlwind from getting drafted to arriving in New Jersey:

"It's kind of crazy how fast your life can change, but it's on to the next challenge" pic.twitter.com/Wg3C0cFtK0
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Zach Wilson is impressed early by Elijah Moore:

"He wants to learn from every aspect of the game and to know why everything is happening, even if it doesn't specifically have to do with him" pic.twitter.com/SON8KScT6X
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Zach Wilson is asked how important it is to him to be the opening day starter:

"In this position, the coaches want to play the best player and that position's gotta be earned" pic.twitter.com/ZM2NyhK04O
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

"Obviously that's important, but that's not my focus right now. My focus right now is to learn the offense, keep getting better every day, and doing what I can with the guys around me...In this position, the coaches want to play the best player and that position's gotta be earned." - Jets QB Zach Wilson

"I like any single digit numbers and I think it's kind of cool I was the second pick"

Zach Wilson is still undecided, but is leaning towards jersey No. 2: pic.twitter.com/g2hu45Aw7U
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Practice Clips

All smiles from Zach Wilson 😄 pic.twitter.com/WpEsR8RV7s
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Communication is 🔑 pic.twitter.com/J3Tbm2BfFD
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) May 8, 2021

Deep out to Moore from Zach Wilson. Crisp and clean from Elijah on the speed cut. #Jets pic.twitter.com/9R7nOCQ1NH
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) May 8, 2021

Zach Wilson - Elijah Moore. #Jets pic.twitter.com/ZtTn5aFLEU
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 8, 2021

Confirmed: Zach Wilson can throw beyond five yards #Jets pic.twitter.com/8Dz0z0w74h
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) May 8, 2021

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