A First-team All-SEC edge rusher whom Baltimore landed as a second-round value pick in the 2026 draft.
Zion Young arrives in Baltimore as a second-round pick after a breakout final season at Missouri turned him into one of the top edge-rushing prospects in the 2026 draft class. The Atlanta native transferred from Michigan State to Missouri and immediately became a disruptive force off the edge.
Path to the league
Young began his career at Michigan State from 2022-23, appearing in 20 games with 11 starts before transferring to Missouri. The Ravens selected him in the second round, 45th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft, a value some analysts felt should have come earlier given his physical traits.
Career highlights
At Michigan State, Young posted 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. After transferring to Missouri, he started all 13 games in his first season with the Tigers, recording 42 tackles and 2.5 sacks before an even bigger breakout the following year.
2025 season recap
Young had his best college season in 2025, totaling 42 tackles with 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks at Missouri. The production earned him First-team All-SEC honors and helped establish him as a top edge prospect heading into the draft, where Baltimore selected him in the second round.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Zion Young
- Baltimore Ravens: 5 Things to Know About Zion Young
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- defense
- College
- Missouri
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
