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Zion Young

LB

Drafted 45th overall in the 2nd round of the 2026 draft, Zion Young arrived from Missouri; Michigan State. He's currently with BAL, in his 1st season in the league.

Size

6'5", 267#

College

Missouri; Michigan State

Draft

Rd 2, 45th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
38.5

30th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.70
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BAL38.54

Career profile

Zion Young has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with BAL.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NO—41.1
Week 3DAL—40.9
Week 4TEN—39.9
Week 5ATL—40.6

Zion Young — common questions

What position does Zion Young play?
Zion Young is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Zion Young played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zion Young has played for BAL (2026).
Where did Zion Young go to college?
Zion Young played college football at Missouri; Michigan State.
When was Zion Young drafted?
Zion Young was selected in round 2, 45th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Zion Young scored?
Zion Young has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Zion Young's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zion Young rated 38.5 for 2026, the 30th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2026