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The Bucs didn't expect Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to be available at the 15th pick but considered him the perfect fit, not only for his physical gifts but for the mindset he brings to the field every play

Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. brings his relentless motor, violent hands and immense power to Tampa to fortify the defensive line

GM Jason Licht said there were very few scenarios in which his team thought Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. would be available at pick 15, but when he was the Bucs jumped at the chance to land a pass rusher with "a great blend of power and athleticism"

The Bucs were thrilled to land OLB Rueben Bain Jr. at the 15th pick on Thursday night, but there's a lot of work left to be done in the 2026 draft and plenty of prospects who should appeal to the team in Rounds Two and Three