Will Reuben Bain Jr fall in the draft and Bobby has his 1st round NFL mock draft
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Shan and RJ dive into the latest NFL Draft buzz, focusing heavily on Reuben Bain Jr.'s draft stock amid recent revelations about a fatal 2024 car accident he was involved in. While the legal matter has been settled and the family has moved on, the discussion centers on how teams are likely factoring this into their evaluations—particularly whether it reflects recklessness or a tragic but isolated incident. The hosts debate the impact of Bain’s short arms versus the accident, with consensus that the latter is more of a narrative concern than a career-ender, especially since there was no alcohol or criminal charge. They also explore the Cowboys’ potential to trade up, weighing the value of securing a top-tier defensive player like Bain or Sonny Styles, while Bobby offers a full first-round mock draft that reflects current projections and insider reports. The mock includes notable picks like Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, Reese to the Jets, and Sonny Stiles at five, with the Cowboys selecting Bain at 12. Humor and light-hearted jabs follow, including a joke about Bain’s hairline being his biggest flaw.
Reuben Bain Jr.'s draft stock is not significantly impacted by the 2024 fatal accident, as it was not alcohol-related and the civil matter is settled.
Teams likely already factored in the accident during their evaluations, so the news is more impactful for public perception than for team decisions.
Bain’s short arms remain a bigger physical concern than the accident, but the incident adds narrative complexity.
The Cowboys are strong candidates to trade up, with Sonny Styles, Reuben Bain, or Hakeem Mesidor as potential targets.
Bobby’s mock draft reflects current consensus: Jets take Reese, Browns take Maunoah, and Cowboys select Bain at 12.
Reuben Bain Jr.'s Accident and Draft Impact
“If you've heard that teams like him in the first round in the last couple of weeks, they knew about this. And so they still liked him knowing this.”
Bain's Physical and Behavioral Evaluation
Analysis of Bain’s short arms versus the accident, with emphasis on how his public statements and behavior post-incident may influence team perceptions.
Cowboys' Trade-Up Potential and Draft Strategy
“I need three first-round picks taken in the next two drafts. Yeah, man. This is going the opposite way for me.”
Bobby's First-Round Mock Draft
“Reuben Bain's biggest drawback is not going to be his short arms. It's his hairline.”
“You want a hot take. Reuben Bain's biggest drawback is not going to be his short arms. It's his hairline.”
“Reuben Bain's biggest drawback is not going to be his short arms. It's his hairline.”
“If you've heard that teams like him in the first round in the last couple of weeks, they knew about this. And so they still liked him knowing this.”
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Shan
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RJ
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Reuben Bain Jr.
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Cowboys
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Bobby
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Sonny Styles
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Caleb Downs
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Jordan Tyson
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Monsoor Delane
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Rich Cimini
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