Zion Young has emerged as one of the most talented defensive additions in the Missouri Tigers’ recent history. The 6-foot-5, 262-pound edge rusher arrived in Columbia as a transfer from Michigan State in January 2024. He has become the heartbeat of Eliah Drinkwitz ‘s defense in a season. Apart from winning multiple SEC defensive lineman of the week honours, the 21-year-old is also the team captain. But Mizzou nearly lost on signing the young star athlete not once but twice.

Young previously made an official visit before committing to MSU. But just after one season, his name was back in the transfer portal. This time, it was Florida State who was interested. Drinkwitz told ‘Voice of the Tigers’ Mike Kelly about the conversation they had. “I said, ‘No, no they’re not. You’ve already done

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