Reuben Bain Arm Length: Short Arms, Long Impact?

At the NFL Combine, Rueben Bain Jr. measured in with 30 ⅞-inch arms — a number that has some scouts raising eyebrows when it comes to prototype edge rusher length. Historically, edge defenders with sub-31-inch arms have been rare, and it’s sparked the usual debate about measurables vs. production. Nick Ashooh and Anthony push back on the concern. They break down why arm length isn’t everything — especially for a player with Bain’s power, first-step explosiveness, and motor. The guys look at past examples of productive pass rushers who didn’t fit the “ideal” mold and argue that tape should outweigh testing metrics.