Ravens Draft Zion Young: Powerful Edge Rusher

0:00It's April 25th, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Baltimore Ravens just snag Missouri edrushers Zion Young with the 45th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6'5, 267 lb. beast from Atlanta brings serious size and power to their past rush game. Last season, he balled out with 6.5 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss. Second in the SEC and 53 pressures, third in the mind. Conference, earning first team, all SEC honors. Young started his college career at Michigan State for two years before transferring to Missouri, where he locked down starts in 2024 and 2025. Coach's rave about his weight room grind, endless energy and leadership in the locker room. Plus, he sharpened his run defense big time as a senior. Fans and scouts see him as a physical force who can play edge or inside,

1:00with heavy hands and moves like swipes and bull rushes to disrupt plays. But he's got some rigidity in his rush and lacks top-end bend or quickness to wow elite tackles. Still, his trait screams solid depth peace with starter upside on a tough front. All field red flags linger though. Back in 2023, he caught in the salt charge at Michigan State, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. God, probation. Then last December, a DWI arrest with speeding and plate issues. Ravens are betting on his on-field growth over the noise. Ravens keeps stacking that defensive line talent, and Young could carve out a role if he stays clean and keeps evolving. Keep an eye on how he fits into their rotation, come training camp.