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1:51David Bailey vs. Rueben Bain Jr. for 2026 DROY
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0:502026 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: DE Rueben Bain Jr.
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Mike Renner's Top Five Edge Rushers In The NFL Draft: No. 1, Rueben Bain Jr.
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Melvin Ingram
Summary
Bain was an every-down problem for Miami last fall. His ability to not cede an inch in the running game while consistently collapsing pockets as a pass rusher brought the Hurricanes all the way to the national title game. His traits aren’t prototypical for the position, but it’s hard to dominate college football the way he did and not translate to the league.
About
- 2025: Consensus All-American; ACC Defensive Player of the Year; Ted Hendricks Award winner (nation’s top DE)
- 2025: 83 pressures (most in FBS since 2017); 9.5 sacks (5.0 in CFP)
Strengths
- Power throughout the frame.
- Body control to shrink the strike zone and keep hands off him.
- Barely came off the field; nearly 900 snaps last year.
Weaknesses
- Limited length can get him locked onto blocks.
- Doesn’t have the juice to threaten NFL tackles on the edge.
- Tweener traits that don’t quite fit a clean position.
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Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Draft slide ends in Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected Bain in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 15th overall.
Bain (6-foot-2, 263 pounds) is likely an example of a player whose skill set grade is stronger than his athleticism grade. Bain was utterly dominant at Miami (FL), yet there is concern that his light frame and extremely short arms (30 and 7/8 inches) could make the jump in competition hard on his game. If Bain's arms don't hold him back, though, then he should be one of the better defensive ends in the league, and his addition addressees an area of need (edge rusher) for the Buccaneers. Bain was a dominant starter for each of his three years at Miami, including a 2025 junior season where he posted 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 263 lbs |
| Birthplace: Miami, FL |
| Class: Junior |