Analyst names Buccaneers rookie set for big impact

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one clear draft approach in mind, and that is to get Todd Bowles a genuine pass rusher.

Holding the No. 15 overall pick, the Buccaneers saw Miami stud Rueben Bain Jr. fall into their laps, and the franchise couldn't turn that draft card in quick enough.

Now he comes to the NFC South looking to collect quarterbacks' souls as part of Bowles' defense, and in truth, he has all the tools to do it.

For Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick, he's named Bain as one draft pick who he expects to impact his team from Day 1.

"Bain, the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, figured to be long gone by No. 15," Flick wrote. "Instead, the Buccaneers nabbed one of the best value picks of the first round and landed a ready-made pass rusher who owns a deep bag of moves, efficient hands and unrelenting power.

"Bain’s arm length drew questions during the draft process, but his tape showed a disruptive game-wrecker, which Tampa Bay desperately needs."

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