Scouting Report

Rueben Bain Jr., a standout defender for Miami, is drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney and is projected as a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite not fitting the prototypical size mold, his explosive play and production have made him the most disruptive defender in college football. Over the past two-plus seasons, Bain has recorded 24.0 tackles for loss and 14.0 sacks.