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Rueben Bain Jr. Bolsters Top-10 Draft Case at Miami Pro Day

Visits from interested teams signal confidence despite a short‑arm measurement.

Overview

  • Bain, who starred at Miami's Pro Day on Monday in front of more than 100 NFL staffers, showed burst, power and coverage reps that evaluators said reinforced his top‑10 outlook.
  • Asked about length concerns, he cited Mike Tyson’s impact and noted he plays with power, a rebuttal to his 30⅞-inch arms that rank unusually short for an edge rusher.
  • The Dolphins scheduled a meeting Tuesday, adding to a growing set of team evaluations as Miami weighs options from pick No. 11 and explores scenarios to acquire pass‑rush help.
  • Recent projections still place him inside the first 10 picks, with reports even floating consideration as high as No. 2 based on his production and inside‑outside versatility.
  • Some analysts continue to flag technique tied to his short reach, with ex‑NFL lineman Breiden Fehoko warning about head‑first contact and limited separation, a concern underscored by research showing sub‑31‑inch arms are rare for first‑round edge picks.