No. 2: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. – Miami (FL) "The Jets reset their defensive line with Rueben Bain Jr., who racked up an FBS-high 83 pressures while offering enough strength and versatility to key Miami's run defense. Bain would immediately change the complexion of New York's defensive front on all downs."

Missouri edge-rusher Zion Young might be gaining some ground on he competition in the 2026 NFL draft, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Where Alabama QB Ty Simpson will fall in the 2026 NFL Draft is one of the more intriguing storylines of the offseason.

Mel Kiper said that he would be 'sprinting' to draft Reuben Bain Jr. if he was the Bengals and he fell to them at the No. 10 pick.

He would be a great scheme fit but do the Broncos need to draft this position so high?

Kiper has Denver selecting Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren with the 30th pick in the draft. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound defensive back had 77 tackles, two interceptions and 0.5 sacks last season for the Rockets. Broncos 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Denver passes on skill talent for a safety in first round

The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into a 2026 offseason with a very clear goal of addressing the defensive side of the ball after some major issues in 2025. Offensively, the team is all but set. But,