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At the NFL Scouting Combine, Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his impressive play instead. Those are words, and only April's draft will truly determine how decision makers feel about his slight wingspan.
The measurements and workouts have begun in Indianapolis, and the player with all eyes on him, Bain Jr., had his official arm length announced to scouts, head coaches, and executives.
Bain recorded 9.5 sacks last season and 20.5 in his three-year career, but the Hurricanes pass rusher has been the subject of scrutiny amid concerns about his arm length and how it can impact his skills as an edge rusher in the NFL.
The preferred arm length for NFL pass rushers is 34 inches or more, putting Bain Jr. a clear three inches short. How that'll impact his draft status remains to be seen, but there have been plenty of instances where top prospects on both sides of the football have slid in the first round.
Bain Jr. sliding to the 14th pick would be perfect for a Ravens organization that has three free-agent pass rushers and a need for explosive, physical edge-rushers.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Draft: Could Rueben Bain Jr. land with the Ravens?
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The measurements and workouts have begun in Indianapolis, and the player with all eyes on him, Bain Jr., had his official arm length announced to scouts, head coaches, and executives.
Bain recorded 9.5 sacks last season and 20.5 in his three-year career, but the Hurricanes pass rusher has been the subject of scrutiny amid concerns about his arm length and how it can impact his skills as an edge rusher in the NFL.
The preferred arm length for NFL pass rushers is 34 inches or more, putting Bain Jr. a clear three inches short. How that'll impact his draft status remains to be seen, but there have been plenty of instances where top prospects on both sides of the football have slid in the first round.
Bain Jr. sliding to the 14th pick would be perfect for a Ravens organization that has three free-agent pass rushers and a need for explosive, physical edge-rushers.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Draft: Could Rueben Bain Jr. land with the Ravens?
Continue reading...
