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Rueben Bain Jr.
#3Outside linebacker
Rueben Bain Jr. wears number 3 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Status
- Active
- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 270 lbs
- Age
- 21
- Experience
- Rookie
- College
- Miami
- Draft
- 2026: Rd 1, Pk 15 (TB)
A 21-year-old outside linebacker out of Miami, Rueben is in his rookie season.
2026 season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
Career stats by season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
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Rueben questions
Who wears number 3 for the Buccaneers?
Rueben Bain Jr. wears number 3 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays outside linebacker, with the team since 2026.
Is Rueben Bain Jr. a starter?
Yes, he is listed first at OLB on the Week 7 depth chart.
What position does Rueben Bain Jr. play?
Rueben Bain Jr. plays outside linebacker. He is the Buccaneers' starting OLB.
How tall is Rueben Bain Jr.?
Rueben Bain Jr. is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) tall.
How old is Rueben Bain Jr.?
Rueben Bain Jr. is 21 years old.
Is Rueben Bain Jr. playing Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers?
Rueben Bain Jr. carries no game designation and is expected to be available Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers.
Where did Rueben Bain Jr. play college football?
Rueben Bain Jr. played at Miami. He entered the NFL in the 2026: Rd 1, Pk 15 (TB).
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