Zach Wilson is an American football quarterback playing for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL as of March 2025. Wilson launched his NFL career with the New York Jets after getting selected second overall in the 2021 NFL draft. Before joining the Dolphins in 2025, Wilson spent his first three years in the league with the Jets before doing a 1-year stint in Denver in 2024, backing up Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. His tenure in New York saw him start 33 games from 2021 to 2023, during which he compiled 6293 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns. Wilson did not play in a single game for the Broncos.
Revisiting the early years of Wilson’s life, he was born in Draper, Utah. His football career began at Corner Canyon High School in his hometown. The 6-foot-2 signal caller recorded almost 3k yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for 752 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior at high school. The former first-round pick committed to Brigham Young University where he played for the Cougars from 2018 to 2020. Wilson exploded onto the scene in his junior year in 2020 when he put up career-high numbers across the board: 3692 passing yards, 33 passing touchdowns, and 73.5 completion percentage.
Zach Wilson Contract Breakdown
Zach Wilson signed a one-year deal worth $6 million with the Miami Dolphins on March 10, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $6,000,000 | $4,750,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $1,250,000 | $4,750,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
What are the terms of Zach Wilson's contract?
Wilson's deal included a $4.75 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $6 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Zach Wilson Salary
In 2025, Wilson’s base salary will be $1.25 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $6 million and a dead cap value of $6 million. As per the terms of Zach Wilson’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $6 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Zach Wilson make per minute?
If Zach Wilson's contract worth $6 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Wilson makes almost $11.4 per minute.
How much of Zach Wilson’s contract is guaranteed?
Zach Wilson’s deal guarantees him the full $6 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Zach Wilson's Career Earnings
Zach Wilson has amassed $35.1 million in his career as per Spotrac.
Zach Wilson Contract History
Wilson has signed only one rookie contract before signing his 1-year deal in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2021 - 2024 | New York Jets | 4 yr(s) / $35,150,681 | $22,924,132 | $8,787,670 | $35,150,681 | $35,150,681 |
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FAQs on Zach Wilson
A. Zach Wilson has thrown 25 picks in his NFL career as of March 2025 (via Pro Football Reference).
A. Zach Wilson stands 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm., tall and weighs 214 pounds or 197 kg.
A. Zach Wilson went to Brigham Young University (BYU) where he played for the BYU Cougars football team.
