In high school, hot mom jokes are all the rage.
I mean, it’s kind of par for the course, right? Even if your mom isn’t a total babe, you’re gonna hear the occasional “your mom” joke in high school.
But not on draft night… that’s your night to shine.
Welp, for former BYU quarterback and the #2 overall pick, Zach Wilson, his mom once again stole the show. She was the talk of Twitter on draft night and at the tail-end of his first interview with the new Jets QB, WFAN radio host Craig Carton asked him straight up about his “hot mom.”
“Your mom has become the lead story… and I say that respectfully because people are like, ‘the star of the first round of the draft is Mrs. Wilson because she’s a very attractive woman.’
And I’m just wondering how awkward that is for you, that you just got picked second overall in the draft, and the focus is, wow, his mom is really hot.”
I’m sure you’ve dealt with this your whole life, but now it’s playing out on Broadway. How awkward is that for you?”
Shocker… Zach isn’t a fan:
“Yeah, it’s not my favorite for sure. I like to keep her out of the spotlight. She’s an awesome lady and I love having her support.”
To which Craig replied:
“I respect that … And I had to bring it up because it’s on the front page of the papers today.”
Zach Wilson joined @CartonRoberts on Friday, and here's what really happened when @Craigcartonlive asked Wilson about the uproar surrounding his mom's Instagram. pic.twitter.com/ehcVqIkUrk
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) May 1, 2021
And some folks weren’t happy about the comment.
However, Craig spoke out in his own defense, citing the New York Post who ran a story about:
Appreciate how sensitive u r but b sure 2 listen 2 what I said versus what u assume I said. I asked him how awkward it was that the Post wrote story about his moms looks, also the #1 trending topic online all day. I didnt ask him bout her looks or 2comment on them Big difference
— Craig Carton (@craigcartonlive) April 30, 2021
And while we can debate on whether or not it’s a stupid and tasteless thing to bring up, Craig wasn’t exactly wrong…
Twitter had a field day with it:
The surprising break-out star of last night’s NFL Draft was the mom of BYU QB Zach Wilson. pic.twitter.com/sZmX6wxjP0
— Hammer and Nigel (@hammerandnigel) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson’s mom could absolutely ruin my life pic.twitter.com/tRAg9uIYDt
— Nick (very depressed steelers fan) (@sadsteelersguy) April 30, 2021
me omw to say wassup to Zach Wilson’s mom
pic.twitter.com/BRn6Ot4Ei5— ɴᴇᴛᴡᴏʀᴋ🔋 (@IcyHumph) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson’s mom , sup what’s your major?
— Ryan Murphy (@RyanMur63578162) April 30, 2021
Anyone else notice the Cameraman creepin on Zach Wilson’s mom during the Draft??? pic.twitter.com/5d2hJFhc9Q
— Kyle Ledbetter (@CSM_MemesInsta) April 30, 2021
Everyone tweeting about Zach Wilson's mom, remember to dress like this before you shoot your shot pic.twitter.com/vVcjveabBQ
— Ty Rushing (@Rushthewriter) April 30, 2021
Anyone know Zach Wilson’s mom’s name? pic.twitter.com/w7mSYyLcCm
— Dre 🦁 (@Clapped_Dre) April 30, 2021
Zach Wilson’s mom is the real MVP of this draft so far. pic.twitter.com/pnPOaPCE0x
— Down & Dirty Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast (@TripleDFFP) April 30, 2021
Big congrats to Zach (and his mom, I guess) but I have one question…
Is it football season yet?
A night and call I will never forget. Thank you @NYJets! Can’t wait to get started. So blessed and thankful 🙏
J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets! pic.twitter.com/IWBRtge56w— Zachary Wilson (@zachkapono1) April 30, 2021
