Zach Wilson was forced to step in some big shoes after Aaron Rogers’s season ended due to an Achilles injury. Unable to fulfill fans’ expectations, Wilson came under fire from the Jets fanbase. With rumors of him being traded reigning this offseason, the quarterback has had one constant pillar of support next to him: his parents.

Wilson was born to Mike and Lisa in Utah and grew up with five siblings. Ever since he was drafted in 2021 by the New York Jets, the Wilson family has become a local celebrity in the football community. From Mike coaching Wilson as a kid to Lisa fervently defending her son on social media, let’s take a look at how Wilson finds his strength in his parents.

Zach Wilson is not the only football lover in his family

The Wilson clan is composed of his parents, who got married in 1997 and have four sons and two daughters from their almost 27 years of marriage. Wilson shares his love of football with his brothers, who are all into the sport. His younger brothers, Micah and Josh, play at BYU, while Issac is a quarterback in high school. Wilson’s parents are to credit for instilling this fervor for football in their kids.

Mike Wilson comes from sports experience, having played at the University of Utah before Zach even entered the world. The former lineman later became the coach for his kids, when Wilson was a five-year-old. Despite his initial hesitation, Mike went on to enjoy guiding young boys, including his son, on their sports journey.

“I am like, ‘I am not coaching. I’ll do anything they want so I can be involved, but I’m not going to be the coach,” Mike shared with the Desert News. “I had no idea how much I would enjoy it, or enjoy working with my boys or coaching other kids.” With Mike assuming the on-court position for Wilson, Lisa motivated and cheered her son on behind the scenes. She gained popularity when she was spotted supporting Wilson at his draft.

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When Lisa sent the internet into a frenzy

Lisa Wilson caught the internet’s attention when she was photographed with Wilson at his draft in 2021. The mother of six runs an online small accessory business and also posts cooking recipes on her Instagram. When Wilson became the 2nd pick for the Jets, his mom shared the spotlights, having intrigued the fans.

A lot of fans were enamored by Lisa’s looks and took to the internet. Wilson was put in an awkward situation when an interviewer asked him about his reaction to fans gushing over his mother. Wilson responded to Craig Carton, saying that the situation wasn’t exactly “his favorite,” but added that he’s grateful for her being by his side, as per TMZ. “She’s an awesome lady, and I love having her support.”

Lisa has been an active defender of Wilson through all the backlash he received after Rogers’ injury. Last season, some angry New York fans harassed Wilson during a game by throwing water bottles. Lisa hit back at them with an Instagram story, reading, “That happened after they won the game. Hit him right in the head. Awesome.”

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Wilson’s position in the Jets remains uncertain, but he will get another chance to start over if he gets traded in the upcoming NFL Draft. One thing is certain: even with an angry mob of Jets fans on his back and the pressure to redeem himself in the coming season, Wilson’s parents, Mika and Lisa, will be standing tall next to him, providing love and support on the way.