Buccaneers take DE Rueben Bain Jr. 15th overall in NFL Draft

April 23, 2026 - 9:39pm

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. lines up for a play during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Ohio State and Miami Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP/Julio Cortez)

Rueben Bain Jr. is off to Tampa Bay.

The Buccaneers selected the University of Miami defensive end with the 15th pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

Bain Jr. posted career-bests of 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last season, and totalled 20.5 sacks and 33.5 TFLs over his three collegiate seasons.

More to come.

Buccaneers take DE Rueben Bain Jr. 15th overall in NFL Draft

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