Bain Jr. Early Favorite for Defensive ROTY

Rueben Bain Jr., selected by the Buccaneers at No. 15, is being projected as an early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year by FOX Sports' Ben Arthur. The rookie edge rusher is expected to benefit from Tampa Bay's defensive-minded coaching and the attention drawn by nose tackle Vita Vea. sportbet.rodeo

Arthur projects Bain to record 8 sacks, 9 tackles for a loss, and 1 forced fumble, which would make him a strong candidate for the award. The selection of Bain at No. 15 is already being considered by analysts as one of the better values in recent memory.