Overview
- An anonymous veteran NFL defensive coach labeled Bain the “anti-measurables guy” and likened him to a defensive end version of Aaron Donald, according to The Athletic.
- Bain’s arms measured 30 7/8 inches at the NFL Combine, a figure that would be the shortest for a first-round edge rusher in the past two decades.
- Some scouts say his first‑step burst, power and technique offset the reach concern, citing consistent disruption on film.
- Bleacher Report’s scouting department ranks Bain No. 2 overall and projects him as a potential No. 2 pick, characterizing that slot as a forecast rather than a certainty.
- He skipped on‑field drills at the Combine and met with teams, and evaluators point to his upcoming pro day for crucial athletic testing, with the Dolphins’ edge need keeping them in the conversation at No. 11.