Rueben Bain Jr. Scouting Report

Rueben Bain Jr. is a physically dominant edge rusher who uses a blend of explosiveness and strength to provide dominant reps in both the run game and as a pass rusher.

Draft Grade: Round 1 - Pro Bowl Caliber

Strengths:

Power: Bain has great power in his hands and overall frame, which allows him to be a physically dominant defensive lineman in the run game and rushing the passer.

Versatility: Bain has played many different alignments along the defensive front and has proven to be effective and impactful from each.

First-Step Explosiveness: Bain has a quick and explosive first step that sets the stage for him to dominate a rep in the run game or as a pass rusher.

High Motor: Bain has proven through his career to be a sideline-to-sideline player who will pursue players all over the field to make the tackle.

Concerns:

Awareness/Overaggressiveness: Whether in the run game or rushing the quarterback, Bain will sometimes put his head down and run himself out of the play, taking a track that takes him past the ball carrier or quarterback.  

Injury: Bain had an injury to end his sophomore year. It's something of note moving forward to make sure there is no possibility of a recurrence.