Todd Bowles 'Extremely Surprised' Rueben Bain Jr. Slipped in 2026 NFL Draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after he surprisingly fell past the top 10. The Miami Dolphins passed on Bain Jr. at No. 12, opting for offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor instead, despite his availability. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said the team was 'extremely surprised' and 'extremely happy' to land him. Bain Jr., confident despite concerns over his shorter arm length, expressed motivation to prove himself at the NFL level.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek 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.Last Thursday night, the new Miami Dolphins regime had a golden opportunity to gain immediate favor with the fan base.Miami Hurricanes star edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. had fallen out of the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Dolphins were initially slated to pick at No. 11 overall but traded the pick to the Dallas Cowboys, moving down to No. 12 overall. The Cowboys drafted Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, so Bain Jr. was still there for the picking when the Dolphins were on the clock.
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