Zion Young Visits Patriots, Potential Edge Rusher

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Missouri defensive in Zion Young stopped by the New England Patriots facility this Tuesday for a top 30 visit. ESPN's Jordan Reed broke the news, and Young's been popping up in mock drafts as a potential 31st overall pick for New England in the 20. 26 NFL Draft Young transferred from Michigan State to Missouri and turned heads as an upperclassman over the last two seasons. He wrapped up his final year with six and a half sacks and 16 and a half tackles for loss, more than tripling his previous best of. 5 and a half from 2024 Patriots fans are buzzing because the team desperately needs edge rushers after losing K-Levantche Sainte in free agency and cutting and for knee gennings. They added Raymond Jones this off season, and everyone's crossing fingers that Harold Landry III stays healthy next year. At 6.6 and 262 pounds, Young brings serious size and long-term upside to that front.

1:02He's the kind of talent that could reshape their past rush for years. Keep an eye on this one as dress season heats up. Young might just be the spark New England knees on the edge.