Rueben Bain Jr. Drafted by Buccaneers

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the lead meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Ruben Bain Jr., the star defensive lineman for the Miami Hurricanes, got picked 15th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL Draft. He was the second Hurricanes taken right after teammate Francis Maugoa went 10th to the New York Giants. In his final college season, Bain put up 54 tackles, 15 and a half tackles for loss, 9 and a half sacks, and even snagged in interception, earning him ACC defensive player of the year honors. Bain joined Miami right after one of their roughest seasons, but over three years he helped turn things around, leading them to the national title, game for the first time since 2002. His career stats include 121 tackles, 33 and a half tackles for loss, and 20 and a half sacks, teaming up with. Another top prospect on that dominant line. Fans and scouts love Bain's versatility. He drops into

1:03coverage, moves fluidly, and plays with technique and violence no matter his size. His coach, Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, always said to just wash the tape, ignoring stuff like arm length. Bain poured everything into the game after 17 years of grinding, calling it his lifelong dream. From powerhouse Miami Central High School nearby, Bain nearly went to rival Florida Stapas stuck home because Miami showed extra hustle in, recruiting him. He exploded as a freshman with 44 tackles and ACC defensive rookie of the year, though injuries slowed him in 2024 before his. Big bounce back. Now with the books, Bain heads to the pros after elevating a program and dodging a past hiccup, a 2024 car crash where he drove an A. Passengers passed away, but his careless driving citation got dropped. Miami to Tampa, that's a smooth hurricane's pipeline firing on all cylinders.