Giants Target Miami's Bain for Edge Rush

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 10th update. The New York Giants could target Miami Hurricanes' defensive end Rubin-Bain Jr. with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's seen as one of the top edge rushers from college football last season, bringing a tough, physical style that echoes the team's past greats. Standing six foot two and weighing 263 pounds, Bain has a compact, powerful build with surprising burst and agility. He excels at bullying blockers, using a mix of power and technique to disrupt quarterbacks in stop runs. Former Giants General Manager Ernie Acorsi argues you can never have too many past rushers. Still, the team has already spent multiple first round picks on his defensive front, raising questions about piling on more talent there. Bain's biggest concerns are his short arm length, which ranks in the bottom 1% for edge defenders and average long speed. Those traits might limit his tackle range against pros, though he compensates well on

1:00tape so far. Analysts project Bain as a versatile starter who can play in various fronts, even sliding inside on passing downs. He fits the Giants' needs if he slips to their spot, marking him as clear first round value. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? Know your buds at all, solypillow.com