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RELATED: CALEB DOWNS A RISKY, FASCINATING PICK<\/a><\/p>\n Most draft experts have Cleveland taking either a receiver or an offensive lineman with the sixth pick. But the players on the board that are ranked higher could all be front-seven players: David Bailey, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Rueben Bain, along with safety Caleb Downs, depending on how the first five picks go.<\/p>\n If value is the goal, the Browns might want to take a receiver or a tackle later in the first round and with the seventh pick in Round 2.<\/p>\n What would a stud pass rusher do for this Cleveland defense? What if the Browns grabbed another exceptional pass rusher to pair with Myles Garrett? Think about that scenario.<\/p>\n Currently, on various draft sites, Bain is rated higher than any offensive tackle or guard, and any wide receiver. Here is where Bain is ranked:<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Bain has been described as a jewel of this year\u2019s draft, even as pundits argue about his arm length. He can overwhelm offensive tackles with his hands and be placed anywhere along the defensive line, but his strength is rushing the passer. He has a rare blend of power, size, and athleticism that makes him a standout prospect. Had 9.5 sacks last season, 15.5 tackles for loss, and was named the \u201cACC Defensive Player of the Year.\u201d <\/p>\n EDGE Rueben Bain, Jr. Draft projection: Round 1<\/p>\n Browns pick: #6<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n Specifics:<\/p>\n College:\u00a0Miami<\/p>\n Height:\u00a06\u2019-2\u201d<\/p>\n Weight:\u00a0263 pounds<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 40-time:\u00a04.72<\/p>\n Career Tackles:\u00a0121<\/p>\n Career Forced Fumbles:\u00a04<\/p>\n Career Sacks:\u00a020.5<\/p>\n Career Tackles for Loss:\u00a033.5<\/p>\n Career Pass Defenses: 2<\/p>\n Career Interceptions: 1<\/p>\n Career games:\u00a038<\/p>\n Accolades: Consensus All-American, First Team All-ACC, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Hendricks Award winner, ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year (2023)<\/p>\n Positives:<\/p>\n Overwhelming zeal and plenty of power<\/p>\n Massive, powerful lower half<\/p>\n Second most pressures (66) in the nation<\/p>\n 30%-win rate on true pass set situations<\/p>\n Converts speed to power on his bull rush<\/p>\n Heavy hands, stays low, keeping his leverage<\/p>\n Can take tight angles around the edge<\/p>\n Plays the run with real aggression<\/p>\n Performs big in big games<\/p>\n Negatives:<\/p>\n Relatively small tackle radius<\/p>\n Missed tackles have been a concern<\/p>\n Times when he loses steam<\/p>\n Aggressive style can pull him out of position<\/p>\n He\u2019ll overrun a play or come in too hot<\/p>\n Expert Draft Site Analysis<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c72d5302ffb76b3e42eff57e4950649e.jpeg\"\/)
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