Bucs Steal Edge Rusher Rueben Bain

0:00It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Tampa Bay Buccaneers shocked everyone by snagging defensive end Ruben Bane Jr. for Miami with their 15th overall pick. Most folks figured this top prospect would go in the top 10, maybe even top 5, so the Bucks got a steal without trading up. The team desperately needed an edge rusher after a rough year, ranking 20th in scoring defense. Hayson Reddick only managed two and a half sacks, and while they signed Al Quadim Muhammad, who had 11 last season, they still wanted more. Firepower behind Yaya D.A.B. 7 sacks. Head coach Todd Bowles raved about Bane, calling him a do-it-all player with power, speed, bend, and the perfect mentality for their defense. General manager Jason Lick admitted he never dreamed Bane would still be there at 15. Bane dominated college with 20 and a half sacks over 3 years, including 9 and a half last season and 15 and a half tackles for loss.

1:01At 6.2 and 263 pounds, he's versatile across the line and brimming with confidence, ready to prove he's the best. With Levante David retired, the Bucks need a new defensive leader, and Bane could step right into that row as their highest draft pick on the edge. This Jason Lick took over in 2014.