Zion Young
#9 DE · Baltimore Ravens
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
262 lbs
Age
22
Draft
2026, Rd 2, #45
Experience
0 yrs
C
A+
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Current Contract
Total Value
$11.2M
AAV
$2.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
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This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Baltimore Ravens — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Zion's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL DEs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $2.8M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DE market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — depth piece production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Zion is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
Performance AnalysisPre-Debut
Zion Young has not yet appeared in an NFL regular season game. A performance grade will be automatically generated once career statistics become available and the 16-game minimum is reached.
Fan Sentiment
A+
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Ravens nailed a second-round steal with Young, addressing edge rush needs effectively. Multiple outlets praised Baltimore's scouting, highlighting Young as a top-20 caliber talent fallen in draft. Young's violent playing style and gap discipline represent exactly what modern defenses need. Fans excited about Ravens finally adding legitimate pass-rush pressure alongside existing defensive strength. Young projects as immediate rotational contributor with legitimate starter potential long-term.
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About this player
Zion Young is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at DE for the Baltimore Ravens. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Zion Young: Contract Value Index C, Performance pending, Sentiment A+, Fan Verdict pending.
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