Zach Wilson’s rookie accuracy rating ranks lowest in NFL history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Zach Wilson's tenure with the New York Jets is under scrutiny again, as Pro Football Focus ranks his 2021 rookie season as the least accurate quarterback season ever recorded. Wilson completed only 44.2% of his passes that season, earning a passing grade of 54.8. While factors like a weak receiving corps were mentioned, the overall assessment remains largely negative. This latest distinction adds to Wilson's narrative as one of the more disappointing draft picks in recent history, following his selection as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- •Pro Football Focus ranks Wilson's 2021 season as the least accurate in NFL history.
- •Wilson completed only 44.2% of his passes in his rookie year.
- •He had a passing grade of 54.8 and faced a poor receiving corps ranked 29th.
- •The Jets selected Wilson second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Wilson's Jets tenure earns yet another dubious distinction
"Years later, Zach Wilson's time with the Jets continues to generate discussion, though rarely for the reasons New York fans would prefer.
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