Isaac Wilson (American football)

Isaac Lakeke Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Utah Utes.

Isaac Wilson
Utah Utes – No. 11
PositionQuarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
  • Utah (2024–present)
High schoolCorner Canyon (Draper, Utah)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

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Wilson attended high school at Corner Canyon. In his freshman season, Wilson won a state championship as his team's backup quarterback where he threw for 27 yards in three games.[1] In his junior season, Wilson would have a breakout season throwing for 3,772 yards and 40 touchdowns, while also adding 694 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, where he would lead his team to the State Championship game where they would lose.[2] In his senior year, Wilson's senior season he had his best career season, throwing for 4,508 yards and 49 touchdowns, while also rushing for 1,270 yards and 13 touchdowns, where he led his school to a 13-1 record and a state championship win.[3] For his performance in his senior season he was named the Utah Gatorade Player of the Year and the co-Polynesian football player of the year.[4][5] Coming out of high school Wilson was rated as a four star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Miami, Oregon, and Utah.[6] Ultimately, Wilson decided to commit to play college football for the Utah Utes.[7][8]

College career

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Heading into his freshman season in 2024, Wilson was competing for the Utes backup quarterback spot.[9][10]

Personal life

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Wilson is the younger brother of former 2nd overall pick and current NFL quarterback Zach Wilson. He is Mormon.[11][12] His middle name, Lakeke, means 'rabbit' in the Hawaiian language.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Coles, Joe (December 13, 2023). "After breaking state records, Isaac Wilson is ready for his next role: Utah quarterback". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Edward, James (December 12, 2023). "Corner Canyon's Isaac Wilson carves out his own legacy, named 2023 Deseret News Mr. Football". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Edward, James (November 17, 2023). "High school football: Magical performance from QB Isaac Wilson leads Corner Canyon past Skyridge for 6A championship". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Utes Quarterback Isaac Wilson Named Utah Gatorade Player Of The Year". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Borba, Kevin (January 22, 2024). "Utah's Isaac Wilson and Nebraska's Dylan Raiola Named Polynesian High School Football Co-Players Of The Year". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Baumgartner, Blake (May 25, 2023). "Isaac Wilson, brother of Jets QB Zach Wilson, commits to Utah". ESPN. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Judd, Brandon (May 25, 2023). "What experts said about Isaac Wilson committing to Utah football". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Spears, Joe (May 25, 2023). "4-star QB Isaac Wilson commits to Utah Utes". On3.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Coles, Joe (March 27, 2024). "'Looking really good': How the first two weeks of spring camp have gone for Utah QB Isaac Wilson". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Isaac Wilson Wants To Blaze His Own Path With Utes". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Wasserman, Ari (May 24, 2023). "Utah lands 4-star QB Isaac Wilson, younger brother of former BYU star Zach Wilson". The Athletic. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Robinson, Doug (November 17, 2022). "'Zach's Little Brother' — ZLB — making his own name". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Isaac Wilson Wants To Blaze His Own Path With Utes". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
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