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"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. addressed the media after arriving in Tampa Bay for the first time. OLB Bain discussed his dedication to the game, competing with a nasty edge and playing close to his family.

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment Bain joins the Krewe.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. addressed the media after being selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. OLB Bain discussed staying in Florida, being coached by Hall-of-Famer Jason Taylor and his love for the game.

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

View the best photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Draft Block Party presented by Miller Lite in downtown St. Pete on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Get to know the Buccaneers' first-round selection Rueben Bain Jr.

Watch some of Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr.'s top plays from his college career.

Catch the 2026 NFL Draft on NFL Network, ABC & ESPN from April 23-25!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht addressed the media after selecting Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. GM Licht discussed the type of player Bain Jr. is, emphasizing his passion for the game and power off the edge.

View images of University of Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr., the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' First-Round selection of the 2026 NFL Draft

View images of University of Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr., the Tampa Bay Buccaneers First-Round Draft Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 15 overall pick.

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Hear from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' newest OLB Rueben Bain Jr. on the 2026 NFL Draft Stage in Pittsburgh after going No. 15 overall.

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Get all the updates, stats and analysis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 NFL Draft.

For our final mock draft before the real thing, we pooled our resources rather than competing, producing a collaborative mock draft in which we alternated picks and the Bucs got edge rush help

The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here. Find out how Buccaneers fans can watch, stream, and listen live as Tampa Bay makes its selections from Pittsburgh, including the No. 15 overall pick in the first round, along with TV channels, streaming options, and radio coverage

View every mock draft we published ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and see how our selections evolved throughout the draft process.

The 2026 NFL Draft is here! Discover who is joining the Krewe by tuning into the 2026 NFL Draft on NFL Network, ABC & ESPN from April 23-25!