"Before getting to the player, Kiper is quick to point out that it is still very early. The formal pre-draft process has not even begun. There are still head coaching jobs to be filled. Coordinator positions as well. In Washington, there is no defensive coordinator. Dan Quinn took over defensive play-calling duties late last season from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., and the team will soon hire a replacement."
"With the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Kiper has the Commanders picking Miami's standout defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. Bain was a wrecking ball in the Hurricanes' narrow loss to Indiana in the championship game. He recorded eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack. He was virtually unblockable all night long. In our recent scouting report, we noted Bain's exceptional combination of speed and power."
"It will be interesting to see what kind of numbers he eventually puts up at the Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine, or Miami's pro day, assuming he participates in drills. Watching him play, it is easy to imagine Bain posting an exceptional three-cone drill time - perhaps under seven seconds, which is almost unheard of for a man of his size. He turns the corner on opposing tackles with extraordinary suddenness."
Mock-draft season has begun following the college campaign. A first-round projection lists Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. as the Washington Commanders’ likely No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington currently lacks a defensive coordinator; Dan Quinn resumed defensive play-calling late last season and the team will hire a replacement, with general manager Adam Peters and Quinn as dominant draft voices. Bain recorded eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack in the championship game and is noted for a rare blend of speed and power. His Senior Bowl, Combine, and pro-day measurements will be closely watched.
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