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Rueben Bain Jr.

EDGE/DTMiami#10 OverallComp: Quinnen Williams / hybrid edge
Height: 6-2Weight: 265 lbs40-yard: 4.61s
89/ 100
Scout Grade

One of the most disruptive interior forces in college football. Sub-31-inch arms but production and motor are undeniable.

Strengths

  • ✓Elite get-off and first-step quickness
  • ✓Relentless motor every single snap
  • ✓Production against elite competition at Miami

Concerns

  • ⚠Sub-31-inch arm length is a red flag for some teams
  • ⚠Positional fit unclear -- DT or EDGE at NFL level

Best Draft Fits

Dallas Cowboys (#12 or #20) -- need pass rush everywhere
Cincinnati Bengals (#10) -- need blue-chip defensive talent
Chicago Bears (#25) -- no R1 pass rusher since 2016

A boom-or-bust prospect teams will love or avoid based on production vs measurables.

2025 Season
2025: 12 sacks, 19 TFLs. ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

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