Todd Bowles 'Extremely Surprised' Rueben Bain Jr. Slipped in 2026 NFL Draft
Summary
Rueben Bain Jr., a top college football player, was expected to be picked early in the 2026 NFL Draft but was selected later than many thought. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose him at number 15, after the Miami Dolphins passed on him at number 12. Tampa Bay's coach Todd Bowles said he was surprised and happy to get Bain Jr.Key Facts
- Rueben Bain Jr. is an edge rusher who played three seasons at the University of Miami.
- He was expected to be picked in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft but was taken at number 15.
- The Miami Dolphins traded down from pick 11 to 12 and chose Kadyn Proctor instead of Bain Jr.
- The Dallas Cowboys picked Caleb Downs at number 11, before the Dolphins' pick.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said they planned to pick Bain Jr. if he was available.
- Some teams hesitated to draft Bain Jr. because of his short arm length (30 7/8 inches).
- Bain Jr. compared himself to boxer Mike Tyson, saying his impact is strong despite his size.
- In his last college season, Bain Jr. had 54 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.
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