Isaac Wilson (American football)

Isaac Wilson

Utah Utes – No. 11
Position	Quarterback
Class	Freshman
Personal information
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College	Utah (2024-present)
High school	Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)
Career highlights and awards
co-Polynesian Football Player of the Year (2023)
Stats at ESPN

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

Early life and high school

Wilson attended Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. As a freshman, he threw for 27 yards in three games as backup quarterback as his team won a state championship.[1] As a junior, Wilson threw for 3,772 yards and 40 touchdowns and ran for 694 yards and five touchdowns, leading his team to a state championship game appearance.[2] As a senior he threw for 4,508 yards and 49 touchdowns and rushed for 1,270 yards and 13 touchdowns, where he led his school to a 13-1 record and a state championship win.[3] Wilson was named the Utah Gatorade Player of the Year and the co-Polynesian football player of the year.[4][5]

Recruiting

Coming out of high school Wilson was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Utah Utes over offers from schools such as Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Miami, and Oregon.[6]

College career

As a freshman in 2024, Wilson competed for the Utes backup quarterback spot.[7][8] On December 8, 2024, he announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[9] He withdrew from the portal on December 17.

Statistics

Season	Games			Passing								Rushing
	GP	GS	Record	Comp	Att	Pct	Yards	Avg	TD	Int	Rate	Att	Yards	Avg	TD
Utah Utes
2024	9	7	2–5	127	225	56.4	1,150	6.7	10	11	117.7	61	47	0.8	0
Career[10]	9	7	2–5	127	225	56.4	1,150	6.7	10	11	117.7	61	47	0.8	0

Personal life

Wilson is the younger brother of former second overall pick and current NFL quarterback Zach Wilson. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[11] His middle name, Lakeke, means 'jacket' in the Hawaiian language.[12]

References

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 (January 5, 2024). "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. 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.
8. Bodkin, Michelle (April 5, 2024). "Isaac Wilson Wants To Blaze His Own Path With Utes". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
9. Judd, Brandon (December 8, 2024). "Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson entering transfer portal". Deseret News. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
10. "Isaac Wilson College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
11. Robinson, Doug (November 17, 2022). "'Zach's Little Brother' — ZLB — making his own name". Deseret News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
12. Bodkin, Michelle (April 5, 2024). "Isaac Wilson Wants To Blaze His Own Path With Utes". KSL Sports. Retrieved June 8, 2024.

External links

• Utah Utes bio