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• Rueben Bain Jr. Earns High Praise From National Champion Head Coach

Ever since being selected with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft last month, Rueben Bain Jr.'s approval rating among his new Bucs coaches and teammates has soared higher and higher. But it's not only those within the building who have raved about the former Miami standout-turned-Buccaneer. Plenty of analysts within the...2026
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• Buccaneers icon Lavonte David made this promise to Rueben Bain Jr. after NFL Draft

Even though Lavonte David retired in March, he says he will be there for the Bucs' newly-drafted LB Rueben Bain Jr....2026
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• Bucs Mailbag: Rueben Bain Jr., Bucs Schedule Questions

Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds answers your questions from the @PewterReport X account this week in the Bucs Mailbag. Submit your question to SR each week via X using the hashtag #PRMailbag. Here are the Bucs questions we chose to answer for this week’s edition. QUESTION: When we have third-and-28 again on defense (hopefully it's...2026
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• NFL Offseason Check-In: After Warren Sapp Tribute, Rueben Bain Seeks to Forge Own Path

The Hurricanes star fell unexpectedly to the Bucs, who are thrilled to have him as a new catalyst for their defensive front....2026
• Buccaneers GM Jason Licht again dismisses major Rueben Bain Jr. concern

During an NFL Network interview that aired on Friday morning, Licht again addressed a topic that Bain and the Buccaneers seemingly won't be able to escape anytime soon....2026
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• Buccaneers announce the signings of rookies, including first rounder Rueben Bain, Jr.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today signed 2026 draft selections outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr., defensive back Keionte Scott, defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart, guard Billy Schrauth and tight end Bauer Sharp. Bain Jr. (6-3, 270) was selected by the Buccaneers in the first round (No. 15 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of M...2026
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• Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge Rueben Bain Jr. draft predictions after concerning report

Recent whispers suggested that Miami edge-rusher Rueben Bain Jr. will not fall beyond the 10th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft even though it was learned this past weekend that he was involved in a fatal vehicular crash when he was a sophomore in March 2024....2026
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• Teams investigate Rueben Bain Jr. crash, Cowboys could trade up and more NFL Draft rumors

Plus, the Rams and Browns have their eyes on wide receivers...2026
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• Lions GM says club has been aware of concerning Rueben Bain Jr. incident 'for a while'

Shortly after it was reported on Sunday that Bain was involved in a fatal vehicular crash when he was a sophomore in March 2024, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that NFL teams had been aware of the incident "for a long, long time." On Monday, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed the NFC North club is one of the teams referenced by Breer....2026
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• Bengals News (4/13): Rueben Bain Jr. concern emerges

Ex-Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. involved in 2024 car accident in which 1 person later died, report saysThe crash report alleges Bain was driving a 2021 Land Rover SUV that had three other passengers — fellow Hurricanes football players Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik Kelly, along with a 22-year-old Georgia woman, Destiny Betts. Bain’s vehicle rear-ended […]...2026
• Report: Ex-Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash
Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report published on Sunday....2026
• What Happened to Reuben Bain Jr.? Latest Injury Update on the Miami Standout
Miami Hurricanes star edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. left the team's Week 11 game against Syracuse early with an apparent injury. What's his status?...2025
• NFL Draft 2026 rankings: Top-10 EDGE rushers from a loaded class

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s talk about the EDGE rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the college football season coming up quickly, it’s time for NFL fans to get acquainted with the next NFL draft class coming up. What the 2025 class lacked in depth at the top of the class, the 2026 group has so much flash and pop at the front of the class at premium positi...2025
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"Oregon’s Matayo Uiagalelei and Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr both have my attention, for differing reasons."

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"com/FVV3dZk1OA— josh houtz (@houtz) March 18, 2021 According to DraftCountdown, the top draft-eligible players in the 2026 NFL Draft include Miami EDGE Rueben Bain and OT Francis Mauigoa, UCLA QB Dante Moore, Southern California QB Malachi Nelson and WR Zachariah Branch, and who can forget Texas QB Arch Manning."

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"Pinstripe Bowl Prospect Preview: Francis Mauigoa, Rueben Bain Provide Glimpse of 2026 NFL Draft"

• Buccaneers icon Lavonte David made this promise to Rueben Bain Jr. after NFL Draft
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• Buccaneers announce the signings of rookies, including first rounder Rueben Bain, Jr.
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• Bucs Sign 4 More From 2026 Draft Class To Rookie Contracts

The Bucs took another step toward finalizing their rookie class, officially signing five more newcomers to their first NFL contracts. After signing first round pick Rueben Bain Jr., the team announced that Tampa Bay inked defensive back Keionte Scott, defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart, offensive guard Billy Schrauth and tight end Bauer Sharp as part...2026
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• Rueben Bain Jr. Signs Rookie Deal With Bucs

The Bucs wasted no time making sure that first round pick edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. was officially on the Bucs. Per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Bain signed his rookie contract on Thursday just a day ahead of Bucs rookie mini-camp. Bain is the first player in the Bucs' 2026 draft...2026
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• Bucs Announce Jersey Numbers For 2026 Draft Class

With the Bucs' 2026 rookie class set to come together this weekend at the AdventHealth Training Center for rookie minicamp, the logistical matter of jersey numbers had to be taken care of. Now it has been, with Tampa Bay announcing jersey numbers for its 2026 draftees Tuesday afternoon. Rueben Bain Jr.'s Number Announcement Comes With...2026
• 2026 NFL Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft recap
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 NFL Draft class earned a B+ grade, headlined by a potential "steal of the draft" in Rueben Bain Jr. Using PFF Grades and Advanced Stats, our recap breaks down how Tampa Bay capitalized on Bain's slide to pick 15 to secure a premier pass rusher....2026
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• Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby sends warning to NFL about Rueben Bain Jr. after draft slide

As noted by the JoeBucsFan website, Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was delighted that Miami edge-rusher Rueben Bain Jr. fell to the Buccaneers...2026
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• Jason Licht Reveals Bucs’ Draft Grade On Rueben Bain Jr.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht did not just fill needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he may have landed one of the top players in the entire class. Tampa Bay believes it came away with a top-five draft class -- headlined by outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr., whom Licht and the front office...2026
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• ‘That Was Garbage’ — Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Rips Ex-Employer ESPN for ‘Absolutely Classless’ Rueben Bain Jr. Jab
Michael Irvin rips ESPN for a classless Rueben Bain Jr. draft graphic, calling the negative arm length stat an uncalled for assault....2026
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• Bucs’ Reuben Bain Jr. Benefits From Hall Of Fame Coaching

The Bucs made an exceptional first-round pick by selecting Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 overall. It was a shock to many that he fell that far in the 2026 NFL draft, but the Bucs became the beneficiary of his slide. Bain was considered a top three edge rusher in this...2026

• NFL Draft Day 1 results

The first round of the NFL Draft has come to a close. The Cincinnati Bengals did not have a first-round selection, but just about every name that was mocked to them at some point in mock draft season went off the board, including Caleb Downs to Dallas at No. 11, Rueben Bain Jr. to Tampa […]...2026
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• Bucs draft Bain, confident in former Miami star
The Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, less than two weeks after news surfaced that the ex-Miami star was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a passenger in 2024....2026
• Buccaneers draft results 2026: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami stats, awards, scouting report
The Buccaneers have selected edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. out of Miami with the 15th pick of the 2026 draft, and they’re getting a versatile player who can get after the quarterback from just about anywhere. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Buccaneers are getting: A short-armed battering ram who […]...2026
• NFL Draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. involved in fatal car accident in 2024, per report

The accident resulted in one of the passengers falling into a coma and dying three months later...2026
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• Offense dominates in latest prospects for Cleveland: Browns NFL Draft Big Board: Vote for spots 16-20

The 2026 Cleveland Browns’ DBN Big Board finished its voting for the next round. The 11-15 slots for the Browns’ DBN Big Board are as follows: WR Jordyn Tyson – 258 total pointsWR Makai Lemon – 223 total pointsOT Caleb Lomu – 212 total pointsEDGE Rueben Bain – 207 total pointsOT Kadyn Proctor – 123 […]...2026
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• Browns 2026 mock draft including 3 versions: QB at top, no QB and 1 trade down

Brett Davis-Imagn Images We certainly believe and know that 2026 NFL mock drafts are pointless, so here is 3 of them, sort of The dust is settling on the 2025 NFL draft with undrafted free agents reportedly signing with teams throughout Saturday evening. The Cleveland Browns have a seven-player draft class this year, but also added a first-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 ...2025
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• Jason Licht: “Bucs Were In On” Trey Hendrickson – Miss Led To Rueben Bain Jr.

The Bucs did not land Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency – and for a moment, it stung. But as general manager Jason Licht revealed during his Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, that miss could very well have reshaped Tampa Bay's offseason for the better....2026
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• Cowboys 2026 draft: DE Rueben Bain Jr. scouting report

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami. Rueben Bain Jr. DEMiamiJunior4-star recruit 6’3”275 lbs History Rueben Bain Jr. grew up in Miami in a football family with deep South Florida roots. His grandfather, Herman Bain starred as a three-sport […]...2026
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• Who Are Rueben Bain’s Parents? All About His Family, Ethnicity, High School, and More
As Rueben Bain is set to lead Miami to the National Championship game against Indiana, let's know about his parents, family, ethnicity, and more....2026

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• Rueben Bain Jr. Earns High Praise From National Champion Head Coach
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• Buccaneers icon Lavonte David made this promise to Rueben Bain Jr. after NFL Draft
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• Bucs Mailbag: Rueben Bain Jr., Bucs Schedule Questions
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• NFL Offseason Check-In: After Warren Sapp Tribute, Rueben Bain Seeks to Forge Own Path
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• Buccaneers GM Jason Licht again dismisses major Rueben Bain Jr. concern
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• Buccaneers announce the signings of rookies, including first rounder Rueben Bain, Jr.
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• NFL futures odds: Buccaneers' Bain Jr., Cowboys' Downs taking early action for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Rueben Bain Jr. and Caleb Downs are popular early bets for 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year...2026
• Rueben Bain Jr. Fits Right In With Bucs’ Meaner, Nastier Direction

The entire Bucs organization was pissed off after a 6-2 start in 2025 turned into an 8-9 finish that brought an end to a five-year playoff streak and a four-year stay atop the NFC South. General manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles have made it clear this offseason that they want to get...2026
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• Saints 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: New Orleans Loads Up on Weapons for Tyler Shough, Replaces Cam Jordan
Eight New Orleans Saints mock draft picks, including Rueben Bain Jr. and Skyler Bell, could help build the franchise into a playoff contender....2026
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• Arm length concerns surrounding Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor during 2026 NFL Draft

Perhaps the Dallas Cowboys won't have to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft (scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh) to land a top pass-rusher....2026
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch in the Miami vs. Ole Miss playoff game

The Miami Hurricanes pulled off the upset against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. They dominated in the trenches. It is not a coincidence that is where some of the best prospects in this game reside. Rueben Bain Jr. has been flat-out dominant in the first two games of the […]...2026
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Ohio State vs. Miami playoff game

The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday, December 31st, in the quarterfinals of the college football playoffs. This game will be loaded with talented draft prospects on both teams. Rueben Bain Jr. is coming off a three-sack performance against Texas A&M in the first round of the playoffs. There […]...2025
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• College football players to watch- NCAA Week 3

Week 3 of the college football landscape has it all: Top 15 matchups, Top 25 matchups, marquee players, coaches, fans, band members, and a ton of firework-filled action on the gridiron. Let’s breakdown which players I’ve and many Saints fans have got eyes on this weekend. Rueben Bain Jr. Miami’s star-studded defensive line is led […]...2025
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• Bucs Draft Rueben Bain Jr. In Round 1

After months of speculation about what the Bucs would do with the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the answer came Thursday night as they selected Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., the No. 9 overall player on the consensus big board. https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/2047490427184402586?s=20 Born and raised in Miami before going on to star...2026
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• Cowboys draft: Dallas trades up to pick 11

After all the speculation pre-draft about a trade, the Dallas Cowboys have made a move. With top defensive prospects Caleb Downs and Rueben Bain Jr. still on the board, the Cowboys decided to make a move to secure a top talent, trading up with the Miami Dolphins. Moving up just one spot in the first round, Dallas […]...2026
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• Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge Rueben Bain Jr. draft predictions after concerning report
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• 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Dallas Cowboys choose defensive help

Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami In a shocking development, the Dallas Cowboys — that bloated, self-congratulatory circus run by Jerry Jones and his failson Stephen — managed to make a pick that actually makes sense. Not because they suddenly became smart. Not because they discovered some secret sauce. And definitely not because that organization has […]...2026
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• Browns 2026 mock draft including 3 versions: QB at top, no QB and 1 trade down
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