Zion Young turned heads at this year’s Senior Bowl, and NFL scouts couldn’t stop talking about him. The Missouri edge rusher, who notched 6.5 sacks last season, flattened 300+ pound offensive tackles, won 1-on-1 battles with lightning-fast hands, and showcased the explosiveness that makes him ready for the NFL.
Young’s dominant reps forced teams to take notice in a draft class thin on true game-changing edge rushers. Scouts praised his speed, strength, and football IQ, calling him a rare talent who could impact a team from day one.
Previously projected as a third-round pick, Young’s performance in Mobile has analysts rethinking his stock, with some now seeing him as a second-round candidate—or even sneaky first-round talent if his combine numbers match his Senior Bowl display. CBS Sports had him at No. 110 overall, but that ranking is expected to plummet after this showing.
He wasn’t just a pass-rush weapon—Young also displayed elite run-defense skills and a relentless motor, proving he’s a complete edge player. Alongside teammates Kevin Coleman Jr. and Chris McClellan, he put Missouri firmly back on NFL scouts’ radar.
After Senior Bowl practices, one thing is clear: Zion Young made a statement that he’s ready to dominate at the next level, and his draft stock has officially skyrocketed.
