SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former NFL quarterback and current football analyst Tony Romo praised New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson and said he is a “super rare” talent that reminds him of a “young Dan Marino.”

Romo compared Wilson to the Miami Dolphins legend during a press conference prior to his participation in the Utah Open golf tournament.

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback told the media that Wilson is a special player.

“I think you guys don’t quite know how good this kid is. I think he is super rare,” Romo said. “I think he’s like a young Dan Marino.”

“I just think that Zach has rare ability,” Romo continued. “I’ve watched him in his first preseason game, and like maybe four other play, but I can see certain things. And he has a couple of special traits that God doesn’t give those gifts to very many people.”

The analyst went on to list a number of great quarterbacks to play the game from Marino to Joe Montana and Tom Brady. Romo implied that Wilson is from the same mold.

“I think without knowing him — I think he is a hard worker and cares and loves the sport,” Romo said. “The ceiling is crazy high for this kid. I mean Patrick Mahomes crazy levels, which is saying something.”

Wilson is about to play his second preseason game as an NFL quarterback. He finished the Jets’ opening preseason contest 6/9 passing for 63 yards and led New York to a field goal.

New York’s second preseason contest is against the Packers on Saturday, August 21 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on the NFL Network.