Rueben Bain took the podium as the reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He enjoyed one of the best collegiate seasons of any defensive lineman, totaling 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss as a Miami Hurricane.
When asked what makes him the top lineman in this year's draft, he pointed to his versatility, believing he can line up at any spot on the defensive line. He also mentioned Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby as one of the players he models his game after.
One podium over from Bain was another top rusher in David Bailey. After spending three seasons at Stanford, he blew up at outside linebacker for Texas Tech his senior season and tied Western Michigan's Nadame Tucker for the most sacks in the FBS with 14.5. The All-American also racked up three forced fumbles and 19.5 tackles for loss.
Considering Klint Kubiak mentioned Wednesday that the Raiders defense will be a 3-4 base under Rob Leonard, Bailey would be a perfect fit in that system. Scouts will get to see him in actions as Bailey said he'll be partaking in a large majority of the live drills this week.
"I think it's just my athletic ability and just pass rushing ability," Bailey said of what he feels he brings to a NFL team "We have great edge rushers this draft class for sure, but I think just my athletic overall ability."