Saints' Edge Rusher: Bain Junior for Draft

0:00It's March 24th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The New Orleans Saints' defense showed real improvement in their past rush this past season under new coordinator Brandon Staley. Their edge players racked up 31-sacks in 2025, a big jump from just 29 combined over the previous two years. That added pressure and quarterback hits made a noticeable difference on the field. Chase Young finally broke out with the best year of his career, while veteran Cameron Jordan flashed some of his old Hall of Fame form. Still, Jordan's a free agent now and will be starting his 16th NFL season if he returns, so the team knows they need fresh legs on the edge. Fans and analysts agree the Saints should grab another past rusher early in the 2026 draft, maybe even at their eighth overall pick. It would pair perfectly with Young, and ease the load on an aging Jordan. Miami Hurricanes star Rubin Bain Jr. stands out as a prime target. The 6 foot 2, 263-pound edge rusher, dominated college ball, earning all American honors,

1:07ACC defensive player of the year, and the Ted Hendrix award last season with 9.5-sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Bain's raw power and agility make him versatile for any scheme, despite some concerns over his arm length. He could step in right away for New Orleans, setting up a dynamic duo on the edge for years to come.