Mel Kiper Jr. mocks Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain to Bengals at No. 10

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to the Cincinnati Bengals with the 10th overall pick in his latest NFL Mock Draft. Bain, who recorded 9.5 sacks in 2025, is seen as an immediate boost to a struggling Bengals defense, especially if Trey Hendrickson departs. Praised for his power, speed, bend, and ability to play with defensive tackle power and edge agility, Bain could be utilized creatively by DC Al Golden.