Zion Young Already Locked In on Ravens-Steelers RivalryThere's no easing into the AFC North—you either understand the rivalry or you get reminded fast. For Zion Young, he already sounds like someone who gets it. When asked about being part of the Ravens–Steelers rivalry, Young didn't hesitate to lean into the history, the intensity, and the edge that comes with it. He made it clear he's not just aware of it—he's ready to be part of it.

“Oh, I love rivalries. I take rivalries very seriously. Of course, I watched the Steelers mess up on me. So hey, I'm with the Flock Nation. I'm ready to go. It's time to play ‘smash mouth’ football for sure.”

That's exactly what Baltimore wants in that matchup—players who don't flinch at the moment. The Ravens–Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry has always been about physicality, emotion, and toughness, and Young is already speaking that language before his first snap.

If his mindset translates to Sundays, he won't just fit in this rivalry; he'll feed it.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Draft: Zion Young is ready for the Ravens-Steelers rivalry