{"id":848132,"date":"2026-04-01T23:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/848132\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:14:21","slug":"jets-2026-nfl-draft-target-scouting-report-for-edge-zion-young","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/848132\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for EDGE Zion Young"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missouri EDGE Zion Young could be a player to watch for the New York Jets<\/a> ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.<\/p>\n

As things stand, the Jets<\/a> hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire<\/a> will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.<\/p>\n

Young, who had a pre-draft visit with the Jets, is up next in our prospect previews.<\/p>\n

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:<\/p>\n

EDGE Zion Young | Missouri | Senior\"USAT\"<\/p>\n

USAT<\/p>\n

Vitals<\/p>\n

Height: 6’6″<\/p>\n

Weight: 262 lbs<\/p>\n

Age: 22<\/p>\n

Pros<\/p>\n

Excels in run defense, stacking and shedding with power<\/p>\n

NFL-ready size for an edge rusher<\/p>\n

Versatility to be used along d-line<\/p>\n

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Cons<\/p>\n

Needs to develop moves and counter-moves<\/p>\n

Burst and get-off speed could be quicker<\/p>\n

Struggles dropping into coverage<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

2025 stats (13 GP):<\/p>\n

42 combined tackles, 16.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 passes defended<\/p>\n

Career Stats (46 GP):<\/p>\n

131 combined tackles, 28.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 5 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery (returned for TD), 3 forced fumbles<\/p>\n

2025 PFF grade:<\/p>\n

PFF grade over the last three seasons:<\/p>\n

Consensus rank<\/p>\n

Draft stock: Round 2<\/p>\n

Highlight reel<\/p>\n

For more, visit:<\/p>\n

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