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Rueben Bain Jr. Says NFL Teams Aren’t Raising Arm-Length Concern Ahead of Combine

Thursday’s Combine measurements in Indianapolis will settle the question around his reach.

Overview

  • At the Combine, Bain said no team brought up arm length in interviews, emphasizing that technique and film carry more weight.
  • Reports have suggested his arms measure around 31 inches, compared with a commonly cited 33-inch threshold for edge rushers.
  • Titans coach Robert Saleh praised Bain’s tape, and Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley plus Commanders GM Adam Peters noted evaluations hinge on what shows up on film.
  • Bain was the 2025 ACC Defensive Player of the Year with 9.5 sacks last season and 20.5 for his career, and he is widely projected as an early first-round pick.
  • Bain said his formal meeting with the Titans went well, and Tennessee holds the No. 4 pick in the upcoming draft.