"Montez Sweat needs a running mate. The Bears finished last season with just 35 sacks, which tied for seventh-fewest in the league, and as Kiper correctly points out, Chicago hasn't invested a top-50 pick in an edge rusher since Leonard Floyd went ninth overall back in 2016."
"Young put up 6.5 sacks, 46 pressures, and 18 tackles for loss last season at Missouri, showing the kind of power-quickness combination that translates well to the next level."
"Under the right development program, Young has the physical tools to become a genuine problem for opposing offenses. Adding that kind of talent off the edge at No. 25 would address one of the most glaring holes on this roster."
Mel Kiper's two-round mock draft includes Missouri edge rusher Zion Young as the 25th pick for the Chicago Bears. The Bears have struggled with their pass rush, finishing last season with only 35 sacks. Young, who recorded 6.5 sacks and 46 pressures last season, is seen as a potential solution alongside Montez Sweat. His performance at the Senior Bowl has raised his stock, and he possesses the physical tools necessary for development into a key player for the Bears' defense.
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