Buccaneers announce the signings of rookies, including first rounder Rueben Bain, Jr.

Q: Who is Rueben Bain Jr. and what are his college achievements?

Rueben Bain Jr. is a defensive lineman selected by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, recognized as a consensus All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year during his time at the University of Miami.

Q: What positions did the Buccaneers draft in 2026?

The Buccaneers drafted an outside linebacker, a defensive back, a defensive lineman, a guard, and a tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Q: What number will Rueben Bain Jr. wear for the Buccaneers?

Rueben Bain Jr. will wear No. 3 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Q: What notable statistics did Rueben Bain Jr. achieve in college?

In college, Bain Jr. recorded 121 tackles, 20.5 sacks, and was a key player in Miami's College Football Playoff run, logging multiple sacks in crucial games.

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 23: Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. poses for a studio portrait during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today signed 2026 draft selections outside linebacker **Rueben Bain Jr.**, defensive back **Keionte Scott**, defensive lineman **DeMonte Capehart**, guard **Billy Schrauth** and tight end **Bauer Sharp**. **Bain Jr.** (6-3, 270) was selected by the Buccaneers in the first round (No. 15 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Miami (2023-25), appearing in 38 career games, with 36 starts, and recording 121 tackles (33.5 for loss), 20.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception. A consensus All-American in 2025, Bain Jr. was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and became the first Miami player to win the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation’s top defensive end. During his junior season in 2025, he started all 16 games and recorded 54 tackles (15.5 for loss) and 9.5 sacks, while leading the nation with 83 quarterback hurries and earning a 92.5 Pro Football Focus defensive grade – third-highest among all FBS edge defenders. Bain Jr. played a key role in Miami’s College Football Playoff run, logging 3.0 sacks and a blocked field goal in the opening round against Texas A&M, adding a sack in the Cotton Bowl versus Ohio State, and finishing with a season-high eight tackles and a sack in the National Championship Game against Indiana. As a true freshman in 2023, he earned ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after posting 44 tackles (12.5 tackles for loss) and 7.5 sacks, tied for the most among all freshmen nationally. The Miami, Florida, native will wear **No. 3**for . **Scott** (6-0, 195) was selected by the Buccaneers in the fourth round (No. 116 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Miami (2025), Auburn University (2022-24) and Snow College (2020-21), appearing in 56 career games, with 36 starts, and amassing 212 tackles (21.5 for loss), 14 passes defensed, 6.0 sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In his lone season at Miami in 2025, Scott started all 13 games and earned second-team All-ACC honors after recording 64 tackles (13 for loss), 5.0 sacks, five passes defensed, two interceptions returned for touchdowns, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. A Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, he ranked among the team leaders in tackles and tackles for loss, in addition to earning Defensive MVP honors in the Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State after returning an interception 72 yards for a touchdown. Prior to Miami, Scott spent three seasons at Auburn, where he played in 33 games, with 23 starts, and totaled 115 tackles (6.0 for loss), nine passes defensed and one interception. He began his collegiate career at Snow College, earning two-time JUCO All-America honors and Co-Defensive Player of the Year recognition. The San Diego, California, native will wear **No. 22** for Tampa Bay. **Capehart** (6-5, 315) was selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round (No. 155 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Clemson University (2020-25), seeing action in 57 career games and logging 72 tackles (13.5 for loss), five passes defensed, 3.0 sacks and one forced fumble. Transitioning from a rotational player to a full-time contributor in his final three seasons at Clemson, Capehart started his final 35 career games played, producing 57 tackles (9.5 for loss), five passes defensed, 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble over that span. Across his six seasons at Clemson, Capehart contributed to three ACC Championship teams in 2020, 2022 and 2024. The Hartsville, South Carolina, native will wear **No. 90** for Tampa Bay. **Schrauth** (6-4, 310) was selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round (No. 160 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame (2022-25), appearing in 32 career games, with 21 starts, along the offensive line. Schrauth earned second-team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 2025 after serving as a team captain and starting seven games at left guard for a Notre Dame offense that averaged 462 net yards of offense per game in that time. In 2024, he started 12 games and helped Notre Dame produce five consecutive 400-yard games. As a freshman in 2023, Schrauth appeared in all 13 games and started the final three contests at right guard, contributing to one of the most productive offenses in . The Campbellsport, Wisconsin, native will wear **No. 75** for Tampa Bay. **Sharp** (6-5, 245) was selected by the Buccaneers in the sixth round (No. 185 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University (2025), the University of Oklahoma (2024) and Southeastern Louisiana University (2021-23), playing in 50 career games, with 35 starts, and recording 106 receptions for 942 yards and eight touchdowns. In his lone season at LSU in 2025, Sharp started all 13 games and totaled 24 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns. At Oklahoma in 2024, he started all 12 games and established career highs with 42 receptions and 324 receiving yards, adding two touchdown receptions. At Southeastern Louisiana, Sharp saw action in 25 games, making 10 starts and contributing as both a tight end and wildcat quarterback, totaling 40 receptions for 366 yards and four touchdowns. A former high school quarterback, Sharp transitioned to tight end early in his collegiate career. The Dothan, Alabama, native will wear **No. 84** for Tampa Bay. *(Courtesy of Buccaneers Communications Department.)*

Buccaneers announce the signings of rookies, including first rounder Rueben Bain, Jr.

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