One Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie Who Could Win a Starting Job Out of Camp
Summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently drafted defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Bain showed strong pass-rushing skills in college and could earn a starting spot with the Buccaneers this season.Key Facts
- The Buccaneers had a break between minicamp and training camp from mid-June to mid-July.
- The regular NFL season starts the week of September 7.
- Rueben Bain Jr. was picked 15th overall in the 2026 NFL draft by Tampa Bay.
- Bain was projected to be picked as high as third overall before the draft.
- Bain led his college team in pass-rushing stats, with 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last season.
- He helped stop tough offenses in the College Football Playoff.
- Last year, Tampa Bay’s main pass rushers were Yay Diaby and Vita Vea.
- Bain will likely partner with Diaby to improve Tampa Bay’s pass rush this season.
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