The Athletic's new 2026 NFL mock has Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. going No. 1 overall, and the dominant EDGE is building up a lot of steam regarding his pro career. Bain was a highly touted prospect coming out high school and after his freshman season — ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 with 12.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks as a true freshman — scouts have kept a close eye on him. The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner was responsible for the mock draft and he's not alone in his prediction.
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