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Zion Young 2026 NFL Draft Profile | EDGE from Missouri
Scouting Report
Zion Young looks like he was built in a lab to play defensive end in the NFL, possessing a good frame at 6'5", 262 pounds with long arms and tools that NFL teams will be willing to develop. A 3-star recruit in the 2022 class, Young began his college career at Michigan State, spending two seasons in East Lansing. He played in eight games as a true freshman, collecting 21 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack before posting 26 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks in 12 games in year two. The former Spartan transferred to Missouri as a junior in 2024 and started every game for the Tigers, collecting 42 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, 3 passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble returned for a touchdown. Young plays with excellent pad level for a tall edge defender, maintaining good forward lean and rarely getting knocked around as a result. He holds gaps in the run game with length and a stout anchor, keeping blockers out of his frame and controlling space. He has good eyes and IQ in the run game-even without quick-twitch reactions, he plays disciplined, assignment-sound football, takes on pullers in unblocked situations, IDs concepts, and competes to get involved. His tape suggests he can be a rotational edge rusher with starter potential if he can boost his get-off.
Strengths
NFL-ready frame at 6'5" 262 lbs with long arms
Excellent pad level for tall edge defender
Good forward lean rarely gets knocked around
Holds gaps with length and stout anchor
Keeps blockers out of frame controlling space
Good eyes and IQ in run game
Disciplined assignment-sound football
Takes on pullers in unblocked situations
Weaknesses
Lacks quick-twitch reactions off the line
Get-off needs improvement for NFL
Not an explosive first-step athlete
Rotational projection rather than starter initially
Production modest at 2.5 sacks in 2024
Needs to develop more pass-rush moves
Michigan State to Missouri journey
Still developing as complete edge
Player Comparisons
Long-armed edge with run defense value; Rotational rusher with starter upside