Evaluating Rueben Bain’s arm length and its impact on his NFL projection

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the debate over Bain's 30 7/8-inch arms has reached a fever pitch. While traditional scouting filters often penalize rushers with sub-33-inch reach, Bain’s 92.5 PFF grade and nation-leading Wins Above Average (WAA) tell a different story. We analyzed 10 years of NFL data to see if arm length actually predicts professional success—and the results might surprise you.