Bucs Grab Bain: Relentless Edge Presence

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your grid iron update. I'm Cory with the story. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers snagged a steal at the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Miami Hurricanes' defensive end. Ruben Bain Jr., one of the top pass rushes in the class. Folks figured the bucks might trade back from that spot, but the draft board fell perfectly for them. After this week, the Dallas Cowboys jumped up to number 11 to take Caleb Downs, and the Los Angeles Rams shocked everyone by selecting. Quarterback tie Simpson at 13. That slide led Bain drop right into Jason Lichten Todd Bowles' hands. Draft Buzz had some knocks on Bain, like his short arm link for an edge guy and passed all field stuff that's all cleared up now. Still, he's got that fire, calling himself the best player available, and he'll carry a big chip on his shoulder after falling. What stands out on film is Bain's explosion off the line, raw power, killer bend around

1:01tackles, and hands that lock on. Mentor by Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and Miami, he never comes off the field, playing with a motor that wears down opponents. This pick juices up Tampa's defense big time, giving Bowles the relentless edge presence they've craved, and Bain's ready to prove the doubters wrong.