Zion Young Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Zion Young | Edge Defender | Missouri
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 262 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: 5-Tech / 4i / Edge

Long, athletic edge defender with outstanding frame, strong movement skills, and developing power profile. Young wins with length, lateral mobility, and range, projecting as a high-upside edge defender with multi-front versatility.

Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational edge defender with developmental upside and situational value.
Structural Effect:
Adds length, athleticism, and versatility to the defensive front.
Problem Solved:
Provides an edge defender capable of matching up with length-based tackles and affecting passing lanes.
Long-Term Value:
Projects as a starting-caliber edge defender with significant developmental upside.

Rare Breed Grade™: 8.68
Career Outcome Tier™
High-End NFL Starter
(Foundation Stallion™)
Peak Projection™: Length-Based Versatile Edge Defender
Stability Projection™: Rotational Contributor with Starting Upside
Development Curve™: High-Upside Developmental Defender

Physical Traits
Size / Mass: 9.00
Length: 9.40
Get-Off Explosion: 8.60
Bend / Cornering: 8.60

Composite Physical: 8.90

Excellent size and length with improved burst and bend profile.

Functional Traits
Closing Speed: 8.50
Power Conversion: 8.60
Pass Rush Plan: 8.50
Counter Moves: 8.45
Run Defense: 8.85
Block Deconstruction: 8.40

Composite Functional: 8.55

Length-based defender with improved pass rush sequencing and strong run defense.

Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.60
Physical Temperament: 8.50
Finish Ability: 8.50

Composite DNA: 8.53

Competitive defender with steady effort and developing physical presence.

Value & NFL Translation
3-Down Projection: 8.40
Alignment Flexibility: 8.60

Composite Value: 8.50

Versatile edge defender with strong value across multiple fronts and alignments.

Overall Evaluation
Zion Young projects as a long, athletic edge defender with high developmental upside and multi-front versatility. His combination of length and movement skills provides a strong foundation, while improved pass rush sequencing and run defense enhance his overall value.
Foundation Stallion™ edge defender with high-end starter potential and developmental upside.