The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially signed their first round draft pick.

Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., picked No. 15 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, signed his contract on Thursday, per the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Bain signs his contract as rookie minicamp begins, getting it out of the way before getting to work on the field.

Bucs first round pick Rueben Bain Jr. has signed his rookie contract which is four years with a club option.

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) May 7, 2026

Buccaneers sign Rueben Bain Jr. to contract

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Per the NFLPA's collective bargaining agreement, all rookie contracts are technically set before the draft begins.…