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Rueben Bain impresses at Bucs camp, raises questions for teams that passed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:29 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Rueben Bain impresses at Bucs camp, raises questions for teams that passed

Summary

Rueben Bain Jr. has been a standout at Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, earning early praise following the 2026 NFL Draft. Drafted 15th overall, Bain faced scrutiny due to concerns over his arm length and a past car accident. Clips of him performing well in drills, including a strong showing against Luke Goedeke, have circulated widely. Former Bucs coach Jon Gruden and GM Jason Licht have both expressed optimism about Bain's potential impact. Bain’s performance may lead teams that bypassed him in the draft to reconsider their decisions as the Buccaneers prepare for their preseason opener against the New York Jets.

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By the Numbers

•Rueben Bain Jr. was drafted 15th overall by the Buccaneers.
•He has impressed coaches and players with his training camp performance.
•Former coach Jon Gruden praised Bain's skills despite pre-draft concerns.
•The Bucs rank middle of the pack in sacks and seek to improve this season.
•Bain is among the favorites for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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6:29 PMYahoo Sports — With Rueben Bain making noise in Bucs camp, will some teams regret passing on him?

What they're saying

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Rueben Bain Jr. has been earning early praise after he was nitpicked during the pre-draft process. Will some teams regret passing on him?
— Yahoo Sportsby Eric Edholm

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