{"id":777869,"date":"2026-02-26T16:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/777869\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:16:13","slug":"rueben-bain-jr-says-giants-brian-burns-is-among-nfls-best-edge-rushers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/777869\/","title":{"rendered":"Rueben Bain Jr. says Giants’ Brian Burns is among NFL’s best edge rushers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feb. 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

New York Giants<\/a> defensive captain Brian Burns has established himself as one of the premier edge rushers in the NFL, and his dominant performances are earning respect from the league’s rising stars.<\/p>\n

At the NFL Scouting Combine, top 2026 draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr.\u2014widely viewed as one of the premier edge rushers entering the draft\u2014openly praised Burns while naming his favorite pass rushers.<\/p>\n

“No order, I’m going Myles Garrett and Nick Bosa. Those are my favorite two,” Bain Jr. said. “After that, I’ll go, Maxx Crosby — no specific order — Brian Burns and Trey Hendrickson.”<\/p>\n

The inclusion of Burns alongside perennial standouts like Garrett, Bosa, Crosby, and Hendrickson highlights the admiration the Giants’ edge defender has garnered from young talents studying the position.<\/p>\n

Burns thrust himself into the elite tier this past season with a dominant year, showcasing explosive speed, technical refinement, and consistent pressure on quarterbacks that have made him a cornerstone of New York’s defense.<\/p>\n

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For Bain Jr., who models aspects of his game after top rushers, recognizing Burns underscores how the Giants veteran has become a benchmark for aspiring pros.<\/p>\n

As the Giants continue building around their defensive front, Burns’ reputation continues to grow, inspiring the next generation of edge threats entering the league.<\/p>\n

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