Bain arrives with standout college production, posting 121 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, and 20.5 sacks across his career. He won the Ted Hendricks Award and earned consensus All-American honors in 2025, highlighting his high ceiling as an edge rusher.
Throughout the draft cycle, Bain was regarded as one of the top edge rushers in the class, alongside players such as Arvell Reese and David Bailey, but the off-field controversy contributed to his slide.
McCoy had publicly backed Bain as a Buccaneer fit, suggesting Tampa Bay would be an ideal destination for Bain and noting a commitment to helping him refine technique against undersized arms.
McCoy himself had a storied career with the Buccaneers after they selected him No. 3 overall in 2010, recording 334 tackles, 86 tackles for loss, 59.5 sacks, 24 passes defended, and six forced fumbles in 11 seasons, plus six Pro Bowl selections and a First-Team All-Pro honor in 2013.
Looking ahead, Bain joins a Tampa Bay defense with clear potential at the edge position. He will compete for a starting role and bring a proven pass-rush pedigree that the Buccaneers will look to translate to the NFL level.
