April 1, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET
Missouri EDGE Zion Young could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).
If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.
Young, who had a pre-draft visit with the Jets, is up next in our prospect previews.
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Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:
EDGE Zion Young | Missouri | Senior
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 262 lbs
Age: 22
ProsExcels in run defense, stacking and shedding with powerNFL-ready size for an edge rusherVersatility to be used along d-lineConsistent motorConsNeeds to develop moves and counter-movesBurst and get-off speed could be quickerStruggles dropping into coverageStats
2025 stats (13 GP):
42 combined tackles, 16.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 passes defended
Career Stats (46 GP):
131 combined tackles, 28.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 5 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery (returned for TD), 3 forced fumbles
2025 PFF grade:
PFF grade over the last three seasons:
Consensus rank
Draft stock: Round 2
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