Isaac Wilson (American football)
American football player
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isaac Lakeke Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes. He previously played for the Utah Utes.
| No. 16 – Colorado Buffaloes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) |
| College | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
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
Personal life
Wilson is the younger brother of former second overall pick and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Zach Wilson. Although he was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is not an active member.[11] His middle name, Lakeke, means 'jacket' in the Hawaiian language.[12]