2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Zion Young, DE, Missouri
Zion Young
DE · Missouri
Height
6-6
Weight
265
Projected 40
4.8
WalterFootball Snapshot
Walt Mock
#20
Round 1
Charlie Mock
#35
Round 2
Latest Position Rank
#4
DE
Big Board Rank
#19
Charlie's latest board
Zion Young Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths
Strengths:
- Effective pass rusher
- Enough speed to get around the corner
- Strength to bull rush
- Has speed to power
- Closing burst
- Has power in his bull rush
- Has speed to power
- Good run defender, can set the edge
- Developed strength
- Can stack and hold his ground as a run defender
- Active hands
- Ability to use hands and feet at the same time
- Able to shed blocks
- Pursues out of his gap
- Can hold his gap
- Play recognition
- Good instincts
- Experienced and successful against good college programs
Weaknesses
Weaknesses:
- Pass rush moves need refinement
- Could stand to get quicker off the ball
- Character issues
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Historical Rankings — Zion Young, DE, Missouri as DE
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | #4 | 3/13/2026 |
| 2/7 | #4 | 2/7/2026 |
| 1/8 | #5 | 1/8/2026 |
| 12/11 | #6 | 12/11/2025 |
| 10/15 | #7 | 10/15/2025 |
| 9/17 | #18 | 9/17/2025 |
| 8/7 | #13 | 8/7/2025 |
| 6/26 | #11 | 6/26/2025 |
Historical Rankings — Zion Young, DE, Missouri as 3-4OLB
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | #4 | 3/12/2026 |
| 2/5 | #4 | 2/5/2026 |
| 1/9 | #4 | 1/9/2026 |
| 12/12 | #3 | 12/12/2025 |
| 11/13 | #5 | 11/13/2025 |
| 10/15 | #5 | 10/15/2025 |
| 9/18 | #15 | 9/18/2025 |
| 8/8 | #15 | 8/8/2025 |
| 6/29 | #14 | 6/29/2025 |