Commanders Eye Edge Rusher Bain for Draft

0:00On March 2nd, the Washington commanders are gearing up for the NFL draft after a tough 2025 season that ended with a 5-12. Record, coming off an NFC championship run the year before, injuries and an 8-game skid derailed them. Now holding the number 7 overall pick, they're focused on adding a top playmaker, especially on defense, to pair with quarterback Jaden Daniels. Team leaders have already shaken up the staff, bringing in David Blue as offensive coordinator and Doronte Jones on defense. General manager Adam Peters wants younger talent at Edge Russia, where injuries exposed depth issues last year. Mod drafts this week, point to Miami's Rubin-Bane Jr. as a strong fit at that spot. Experts praise Bane's non-stop motor and power rush, seeing him as a disruptor who could start right away. At 6'2", and 263 pounds, his size and arm length raised some flags, and he skipped his combine testing. Still, his college tape shows he overpowers tackles with speed, bend, and a nasty rip move.

1:06Bane's shown in the playoffs, blocking a field goal and notching 3-sex in 1-4th quarter against Texas A&M, helping Miami win 10-2. 3. He earned top grades from pro football focus and led in pressures proving versatile inside and out against guards or from the edge. With the commander's eyeing Edge helped to pressure quarterbacks better, Bane's hustle and production make him a name to watch as draft season heats up over the next few months.