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Bain Jr. tipped for Defensive ROTY as rookie

Published May 1, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Rueben Bain Jr. is already being projected as an early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him in the first round.

The Buccaneers' first-round pick has drawn immediate attention from analysts, with FOX Sports' Ben Arthur projecting Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year. Bain slipped to No. 15 in the draft but landed in an ideal situation with defensive-minded head coach Todd Bowles.

Arthur projects impressive production from the rookie edge rusher, including 8 sacks, 9 tackles for a loss, and 1 forced fumble. The attention that standout nose tackle Vita Vea draws from offensive lines could create advantageous matchups for Bain on the edge. afsport.lat

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