Analyst offers Rueben Bain Jr. Buccaneers rookie season projection

TL;DR

Rueben Bain Jr. was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL Draft to enhance their pass rush. Analysts are making projections about his performance in his rookie season.

Key points

Rueben Bain Jr. was drafted by the Buccaneers.
He was selected with the No. 15 overall pick.
The Buccaneers needed more pass rush help.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately needed more pass rush help for Todd Bowles' defense, and in the NFL Draft, one of the best pass rushers fell into their laps.

The Buccaneers took Rueben Bain Jr. with the No. 15 overall pick, as Bowles now gets his dominant pass rusher.

But as with all rookies, projecting what they will do in their first season is a total guess.

However, Sports Illustrated's Eva Geitheim has given it a shot.

In Bain's first season, the analyst has him notching seven sacks and a forced fumble, along with 50 total tackles.

"The Buccaneers got the edge rush help they desperately needed in Rueben Bain Jr., who surprisingly fell to No. 15 in the draft," Geitheim wrote. "Bain notched 9.5 sacks in his final season at Miami, and should help improve Tampa’s edge rush as he reaches the NFL."

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Q&A

What position does Rueben Bain Jr. play for the Buccaneers?

Rueben Bain Jr. plays as a pass rusher for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What pick was Rueben Bain Jr. in the NFL Draft?

Rueben Bain Jr. was selected with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

How is Rueben Bain Jr.'s rookie season projected to go?

Analysts are offering various projections for Rueben Bain Jr.'s performance in his rookie season, though exact outcomes remain uncertain.