Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. is heading into the draft as a potential top-10 pick, but it does not appear the Titans are considering him at fourth overall. Bain is “not their guy,” Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network hears.
The Titans have at least done their due diligence on Bain, whom they met with in late March. For his part, Jeremiah ranks Bain as the seventh-best prospect in the draft. The 6-foot-2, 263-pounder’s stock is high after he capped off a three-year run at Miami with his most productive season in 2025. Over 16 games, Bain tallied 54 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks and the lone interception of his Hurricanes career. He was named a consensus All-American for his efforts.
Despite Bain’s prolific college output and considerable upside, there have been concerns over his arm length throughout the pre-draft process. His arms measured 30 7/8 inches at the Combine, which ranks in the 1st percentile and falls well below the 33-inch average. On a much more alarming note, it came to light over the weekend that Bain was the driver in a fatal car crash in 2024. Bain was cited for careless driving after a crash left one of his car’s passengers in a coma. She passed away three months later, though the charge against Bain was later dropped. The Titans found out about it last summer, but it “didn’t really” affect their evaluation of Bain, a source told Nick Suss of the Tennessean.
While Bain may not fit what the Titans are looking for, they are reportedly considering Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with their top pick. Other possibilities include Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, and Ohio State linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles. Unless the team trades down, there is a high chance of one of those players becoming a member of the Titans on April 23.
Unless Bailey is taken, it looks like it’s him. Tennessee needs an edge rusher, just hired a defensive coach, and used three 30 visits on edge defenders. Mesidor is older for a top ten pick, Reese is likely gone (Jets at two are likely spot), and Bailey is the most likely non-Bain pick at edge.
I wouldn’t be shocked if Tennessee went with a WR to help an experienced OC who will likely get plenty of say running what should an independent unit with a sophomore first overall pick, but I personally see Bailey for the Titans if they’re truly out on Bain.
the fact that they hired a defensive coach and added a bunch of players on D already leads me to believe that this first round pick is going to be all about Ward taking the next step and.draft a much needed player on offense. I think they’ll look to add to their running attack and take Love, although Tate could be the guy. They have improved the defense this off season but they can’t put all their eggs in one basket and ignore the other side of the ball and do nothing to help the franchise QB that they just invested a top pick in a.year ago. they’d be stupid to draft a defensive player at 4 overall.
We’ll see, you could be right. If we’re talking what we’d like to see versus what we expect to see, I’d actually suggest getting out of pick four. With several quality WRs available, trading down and still getting a good contributor shouldn’t be an issue for a team with many needs.
@AK185. I’ve been seeing lots of recent mocks saying jets will take Bailey. He’s the best end. Reese just has the size or whatever crap gm’s fall for. Plus jets cant miss. Titans will probably get love he’s graded around Hampton from last year maybe slightly higher, and after thatthe runningbacks fall off.
How is it more alarming if they knew about it a year ago and didn’t care? Or are you just inserting your own feelings in an article that’s supposed to be about the Titans?
I think the writer is basing this on the fact that there’s been follow up meetings since discovering said incident.
Love at 4. Young QB needs a release valve.
Big mistake, but if you’re not going with Bain, how about some protection for your QB. If you build it (a line) they will come (championships!)