2026 NFL Combine

[reddyuta]

too bad he counts 2 Mississippi before getting off the snap.

 

[tm1119]

Going to be a big year to test how much teams value arm length

 

[Risen Star]

Florida IDL Caleb Banks’ measurements are absolutely astounding! 6062, 327, 10 7/8” hand, 35” arm, 85 3/4” wing span. Never reached full potential. His tape is uneven. His pads rise far too much. He had the injury this season and there’s some maturing that needs to happen. But wait until he works out at that size/length. NFL teams with strong veteran leadership on defense will be awfully tempted in RD1.

 

[reddyuta]

Going to be a big year to test how much teams value arm length

i am willing to bet that most almost all teams do but Bain is such a good player when you watch him and his Trex arms dont seem to bother him.

 

[cnuball21]

Actual T-rex,what a bummer.

Yikes...would hoping him or Bain would surprise me.

 

[cnuball21]

Not sure why my last thread got deleted...but to summarize:

- Bain and Howell come in with uber short arms as expected
- Banks and Faulk are massive humans

 

[reddyuta]

 

[Risen Star]

David Bailey
6-3
251
33 3/4 Arm

Rueben Bain
6-2
263
30 7/8 Arm

Akheem Mesidor
6-3
259
32 1/8

Cashius Howell
6-2
253
30 1/4

Keldrick Faulk
6-6
276
34 3/8

Zion Young
6-6
262
33

TJ Parker
6-3
263
33 1/8

R Mason Thomas
6-2
241
31 5/8

Malachi Lawrence
6-4
253
33 5/8

 

[stilltheguru]

I don't think dallas is drafting a d end round 1.

 

[Aliencowboy]

Leon Lett

That’s a dude. Put him strong side DE

 

[Aliencowboy]

I dont know if this is true but its possible.

Honestly- off the board in the 1st

 

[reddyuta]

I don't think dallas is drafting a d end round 1.

yeah i dont either.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I think what they are saying is that the Bain tapes don't lie, regardless of the arm length.




https://www.sportsboom.us/nfl/exclu...-jr-could-be-first-defensive-lineman-selected

Exclusive: Execs Split on Jets’ No. 2 Pick as Rueben Bain Jr. Challenges David Bailey Buzz​

Texas Tech's David Bailey and Miami's Rueben Bain, Jr. are top defensive prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. While Bailey is linked to the Jets, Bain has also gained attention for his versatility and disruptive play. Both players are expected to be top 10 picks and could make an immediate impact in the league. The Jets are in need of defensive rebuilding and may consider trading their pick.

The early pre-combine buzz at the top of the draft has focused on Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, who is being linked to the Jets with the second-overall pick in mock drafts with regularity. But two longtime NFL talent evaluators, who have studied the defensive line prospects extensively, believe Miami’s Rueben Bain, Jr. Could very well be the first player to hear his name called once the Raiders select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top selection.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Love this.........kid doing his work off the field

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This is an interesting take........

 

[DoctorChicken]

And there it is...

Rueben Bain
6022
263
9 1/8 hand
30 7/8 arm
77 1/2 wing

Longer arms than Dwight Freeney. And Robert Mathis.

 

[gtb1943]

Love this.........kid doing his work off the field

you want a film rat at all positions

 

[gtb1943]

Longer arms than Dwight Freeney. And Robert Mathis.

those fixated on arm length always ignore all the exceptions to their rules

 

[stilltheguru]

Seems fans are more stuck on Bains arm length than the "experts". And the experts have more access to teams than cz posters. There's that too.