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Mizzou’s Zion Young picked No. 45 by the Baltimore Ravens

Zion Young Missouri defensive lineman Zion Young (63) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Mizzou edge rusher Zion Young was selected 45th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2026 NFL Draft Friday night.

Young played two seasons with the Tigers after spending his first two years of college at Michigan State.

In 2024 and 2025, he combined for 83 total tackles, including 34 solo tackles and nine sacks.

In addition to serving as a team captain last year for Mizzou, he also received 2025 First-Team All-SEC honors.

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