Dolphins hosting ‘fiery’ pass rusher on pre-draft visit

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 27: Zion Young #9 of the Missouri Tigers gets ready to take the field before the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl between the Missouri Tigers and Virginia Cavaliers at EverBank Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re rapidly approaching the 2026 NFL Draft, and your Miami Dolphins continue their due diligence when it comes to pre-draft visits with top targets. On Tuesday, the organization continued those visits — this time with Missouri pass rusher Zion Young.

Young — a 22 year old, 6’6” and 262 lb specimen — has reportedly drawn some interest from teams picking in the back half of the first round of the draft, with the Dolphins, who pick at #11 and #30, in the mix. Lance Zierlein of NFL. com had this to say about Young as a prospect: “Long, well-built edge rusher with the size, strength and temperament engineered for trench battles at the next level.

Young is a fiery alpha who brings immense energy to the field and locker room. He majors in block destruction using base power and aggression to play through opponents. He extends and locks out as an edge-setter and sheds when needed, but his pursuit speed and range are average.

He has the power to bull rush or drive through edges, but lacks instincts and variety in his rush approach. His NFL pressure production will lag behind without better go-to moves and counters. Young’s physical tools and rugged demeanor give him a chance to be an instant run-stopping upgrade with average rush.