Zion Young: Jets' Draft Target

0:00On April 1st, Missouri-Ed Drusher Zion Young is emerging as a prime target for the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6-foot-6, 262-pound senior stands at 22 years old with NFL ready size and power up front. The Jets sit with 9 picks, including two first rounders at number 2 and number 16, plus two second rounders at number 33, and number 44. Finn already took a pre-draft visit with the team, putting him squarely on General Manager Darren Muggie's radar. Fans and scouts love his run-stopping ability, where he stacks blockers and sheds with raw strength, plus his versatility across the defensive line. And that non-stop motor, he could slide right into New York's front 7, bolstering their pass rush needs. But he has room to grow, like sharpening his pass rush moves, boosting his burst off the line and improving in coverage drops. Still, his consensus draft stock lands him in round 2 territory, with standout 2025

1:01stats. 42 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 6.56, plus an 84.0. PFF grade Young brings real production. Keep an eye on him as the Jets build for the future. From around the league, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.