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NFL·RECAP·April 24, 2026 09:31 AM ET

Rueben Bain Jr. emotional in Buccaneers NFL Draft call

Heartfelt moment captures draft's life-changing joy.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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What happened: Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. teared up during his draft call from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected him No. 15 overall. The team asked, 'What are you doing the next 5-10 years?' highlighting the emotional peak. Video shared by @RapSheet shows the family's reaction.

Why it matters: The exchange humanizes the NFL Draft's high stakes for prospects like Bain. Fans call it a steal, boosting excitement for Bucs' defensive rebuild. Reinforces GM Jason Licht's draft strategy.

What to watch: Monitor Bain's press conference and rookie minicamp participation.

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