Colts Mock Draft: Zion Young for Edge Rusher

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Indianapolis Colts still need more firepower on the defensive end. So in a recent beatwriter mocked draft for the 2026 NFL draft, they grabbed Missouri Pass Russia Zion Young at pick number 47 in the second round. Young stands 6p5 inches tall and weighs 262 pounds with a breakout final college season that included 8 sacks, 56 pressures, and strong marks and pass rush, win rate plus run defense. Beatrider see him as a perfect fit to compete for a starting spot, opposite first round pick, Layatu, Latu, thanks to his size, power, and rankings. Like number 2 among defensive ends on Mel Kuiper's bigboard, and number 7 for edge rushers from PFF. The Colts added depth by signing Art & Key and Michael Clemens in free agency, but those moves mainly help rotation while the team hunts for that.

1:00High impact partner for Latu, with Young's aggressive style and trench strength, this mock pick could give Indianapolis the edge boost they crave heading into draft season.