Buccaneers Made the Right Choice with Rueben Bain Jr.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft, a move praised as a smart investment given the rising value of edge rushers. Analysts note Bain's strength as a run defender and potential for immediate impact despite concerns about his sack production. His fit within the Bucs' defensive scheme and developmental upside make him a strong candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
- ▪The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Rueben Bain Jr. 15th overall in the NFL draft.
- ▪Bain recorded 9.5 sacks in 16 games during his final college season.
- ▪Ben Solak of ESPN believes Bain has the traits of a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate despite not being a high sack producer.
- ▪Bain is considered a strong run defender with room to grow as a pass rusher.
- ▪The Buccaneers have a history of developing powerful edge rushers quickly.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had some decisions to make going into the NFL draft, and they nailed it when the team went for Rueben Bain Jr. as their 15th overall pick.The edge is becoming one of the most expensive positions in the NFL, second only to quarterbacks. So, securing a franchise-level edge at a rookie rate in the NFL draft was a smart move for the Bucs.Ben Solak of ESPN loves the pick. In a roundup of his thoughts on the various picks from the draft, he names Bain Jr.
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