Zach Wilson reflected on a "crazy" draft process after the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall during his pro day.
The BYU quarterback was being put through his paces in front of representatives from NFL teams as news filtered through of the Niners' move.
Originally in possession of the number three pick were the Miami Dolphins, who sent it to San Francisco in exchange for number 12, a third-rounder and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023.
Shortly after, the Dolphins struck a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to go back up to number six.
To do so, Miami parted with the number 12 pick they received from the Niners, a fourth-round pick and a 2022 first-rounder, while also receiving a fifth-round selection in return from the Eagles.
Wilson has been heavily connected to the New York Jets, who are scheduled to pick at number two.
That is a prospect he revealed would be a dream, with general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh among those watching him.
He also said he had been in discussions with the 49ers, whose GM John Lynch was in attendance at the pro day.
"It would obviously be a dream come true," Wilson said to ESPN when asked about the prospect of New York picking him at two.
"It was great to see those guys out here. Great staff. Love those guys. Joe Douglas is a great guy. It was good to see him out here. They've got a good thing going.
"I have spent some time with them on Zoom meetings, talking back and forth a little bit, but nothing more than any other team.
"Coming up to the draft there are so many what ifs going in.
"But really I'm just so grateful to be here, grateful for the opportunity and humbled that I am even in this situation
"I'll be happy with whoever gives me the chance in the draft."
Asked about the 49ers' move, Wilson added: "I found out right after the throwing session, you know it is crazy.
"That's what I was talking about, there are so many what ifs about what is going on, so we will see coming up in April.
"I've had a couple of conversations with them as well, but we will see what happens coming up to April."
The 2021 NFL Draft will take place on April 29 in Cleveland.
Clemson Tigers QB Trevor Lawrence is expected to be picked at number one overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
As well as Lawrence and Wilson, there are likely to be three other QBs picked in a dramatic first round: Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Mac Jones.