Amidst the excitement of Zach Wilson being chosen second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, the spotlight turned to his beaming presence in the green room, surrounded by friends and family. The New York Jets placed their faith in the BYU product to be the cornerstone of their franchise. This moment also marked the rise of another Wilson family figure – Lisa Wilson, Zach’s mother – who quickly gained attention on social media.
Fans expressed surprise at the revelation of her having a 21-year-old son, and some even hailed her as the draft MVP. Her Instagram, originally with fewer than 10,000 followers, now exceeds 100,000, as she documented the lead-up to draft night. However, she once again finds herself at the center of attention, this time due to allegations made by her son’s previous associate, Abbey Gile.
In a post on Instagram with her new boyfriend, Washington Commanders WR Dax Milne, Gile attracted attention for initiating a connection with Milne, who used to be Zach’s teammate at BYU. Amidst comments dubbing her a “homie hopper,” she shockingly remarked, “He was sleeping with his mom’s best friend… that’s the real homie hopper.”
These recent events have once again thrust Lisa Wilson into the limelight, sparking a social media uproar. While her son will likely have to address these allegations, the focus may shift more toward her closest friend.
Zach Wilson’s Family
Lisa and Mike Wilson, Zach Wilson’s parents, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in March with Lisa expressing her gratitude for Mike on Instagram. She affirmed, “He is also madly in love with me. He gives me a sense of security. He pushes me to be better, even when I don’t agree with him, and he trusted me and allowed me to construct our houses. I’m so thankful for this enormous lug, and I wouldn’t exchange him for anything.”
The couple has six children together, consisting of four boys and two girls in a close-knit Mormon family. Mike’s Hawaiian heritage is reflected in Zach Wilson’s middle name, Kapono. The family recently appeared to be enjoying a vacation in Mexico, suggesting their unity can withstand the recent publicity. However, the fallout may be more severe for Lisa’s closest friend and their relationship.
