Zion Young — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

The Eagles are tasked with replacing the production of Jaelan Phillips, who signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Panthers. A Michigan State transfer, the 6-foot-6, 262-pound Young had 22 tackles for loss, nine sacks, five pass breakups and three forced fumbles over the past two seasons at Mizzou.

The Bears need to keep investing in edge rushers after tying for the worst pass rush win rate in 2025 (28.8%) and not signing any big-time free agents. Young would be a good fit here because of his play style. He uses heavy, power hands and his 6-6 frame to engage and run through offensive tackles.

Young also has some versatility to reduce down inside on sub downs and rush effectively because his sturdy frame can withstand contact. He had 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2025.

The Colts pursued former Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to bolster their underwhelming pass rush, but he ultimately joined the Ravens after their trade for Raiders standout Maxx Crosby fell apart. With Hendrickson no longer on the free-agent market, Young is a no-brainer selection for the Colts. The former Missouri star had 6.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss during his final college season. Young, who is 6-6 and weighs 262 pounds, would compete for a starting role opposite 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu. — James Boyd

The Bears had 35 sacks (tied for 22nd) and a lowly 28.0% pressure rate (29th) last season. Montez Sweat had 10 of those sacks, but there wasn't much beyond him. Dayo Odeyingbo was signed last offseason to be the second guy off the edge, but he managed one sack over eight games before an Achilles injury ended his season. Despite struggling to find consistent quarterback pressure for a few years now, Chicago hasn't used a top-50 pick on an edge rusher since Leonard Floyd went ninth in 2016.

Let's change that. Young had 6.5 sacks and 46 pressures last season, playing with power and a full-go motor. He'd bring some intensity to the Bears' front.