A former Michigan State football product has heard his name get called in the 2026 NFL Draft. Zion Young has been selected by the Baltimore Ravens. Young, a 6-foot-6 and 260 pound defensive lineman, was selected with the 45th pick in the second round of the NFL Draft.

Young, a native of Atlanta (GA), started his career with Michigan State as a member of MSU's 2022 recruiting class. He played two years in East Lansing before transferring to Missouri, where he finished his collegiate career.

With MSU, he played in 20 games, securing 47 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Finishing his career with the Tigers, he had 84 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 9 sacks.

At No. 45, the Ravens selected Missouri DE Zion Young.

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