Rueben Bain’s intense interview shows teams will regret draft snub

One of the bigger slides on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft came with former Miami edge rusher and new Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender, Rueben Bain. Widely viewed as a potential top-10 pick in this year's draft,

Jason Licht on Rueben Bain's fatal car wreck: It was a very tragic accident

Earlier this month, a report surfaced about Rueben Bain's involvement in a fatal vehicular collision in March 2024.

‘We Got Our Guy’: Bucs Stunned As Hurricanes Star Rueben Bain Jr. Falls To Tampa Bay At No. 15

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers never thought Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. would fall to them with the 15th pick of the first round. But he did, and Bucs GM Jason Licht couldn’t be happier.
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Todd Bowles: Rueben Bain Jr. Brings "No-Losing Mentality" to Bucs' Defense

The Bucs didn't expect Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to be available at the 15th pick but considered him the perfect fit, not only for his physical gifts but for the mindset he brings to the field

Cowboys 7 Round Mock Draft: Rueben Bain Kicks Off Impressive Defensive Haul

The Dallas Cowboys end up with Miami pass-rusher Rueben Bain Jr. in this final seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft.