NFL, Zion Young and National Football League Draft
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The Ravens took themselves out of a sweet spot for TEs and OL to select EDGE Zion Young with the 45th overall pick. Did they make the right call?
Ravens coach Jesse Minter describes Zion Young as a 'rugged, tough, physical player' who is a 'train wreck' in the run game.
OLB Zion Young on being drafted by the Ravens in the second round, what Baltimore is getting with him, reuniting with CB Nate Wiggins, and more. G Vega Ioane on being drafted by the Ravens, who he looked up to as a kid, being the youngest of nine siblings, and more.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is fired up after drafting Zion Young as a “train wreck” force on 2026 NFL Draft Day 2.
Zion Young's team captaincy reflects his strong leadership, family values, and 'fired up' energy for Baltimore.
General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens considered Young to be a "first-round type of player." Young said the competitive side of him didn't like waiting till the second round, but he's happy with where he landed. The Ravens got him at pick No. 45, perhaps because of off-field questions.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta passed on a premier edge rusher Thursday night, waiting until the NFL draft’s second round to beef up the position. With the No. 45 overall pick, Baltimore drafted Missouri edge rusher Zion Young.
The Ravens continued to add to their team through the draft on April 24, taking Missouri edge rusher Zion Young in the second round and USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane in the third round.
The Baltimore Ravens chose defensive end Zion Young from the University of Missouri as their 45th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins went to Westlake high school in Atlanta with Zion Young and reacted to Baltimore drafting the Missouri pass rusher