Todd Bowles 'Extremely Surprised' Rueben Bain Jr. Slipped in 2026 NFL Draft
Rueben Bain Jr., a standout edge rusher from the Miami Hurricanes, was unexpectedly available during the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Miami Dolphins chose to select another player. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seized the opportunity to draft Bain Jr. at No. 15 overall, much to the surprise of their head coach Todd Bowles. Bain Jr. expressed confidence in his abilities despite concerns about his arm length and stated that he remains motivated regardless of the Dolphins' decision.
- ▪Rueben Bain Jr. fell out of the top 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft, surprising many observers.
- ▪The Miami Dolphins traded their No. 11 pick and chose to draft an offensive tackle instead of Bain Jr.
- ▪The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Bain Jr. at No. 15, which head coach Todd Bowles described as a pleasant surprise.
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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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