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Bain Jr. Projected as Defensive ROTY Favorite

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 being selected by the Buccaneers at No. 15 in the draft.

FOX Sports analyst Ben Arthur has projected Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. as an early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Arthur believes the defensive-minded coaching staff under Todd Bowles, combined with the attention Vita Vea draws from opposing lines, will create advantageous matchups for Bain.

Arthur projects the rookie to accumulate 8 sacks, 9 tackles for a loss, and 1 forced fumble, production that could make him a strong candidate for the award if realized. moryak.biz

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