NFL Draft intel: What to know about Rueben Bain Jr., Arvell Reese, Fernando Mendoza

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. We're answering the biggest questions about the draft. With that in mind, here are five: In a story published Sunday, Ollie Connolly of the Read Optional reported that Bain was involved in a fatal vehicular crash in March 2024.

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Rory McIlroy News / Yardbarker / April 13

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New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

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Reporter shares if NFL could discipline Vrabel over viral hotel photos

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 13

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The '2025 leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark

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Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / April 13

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Golf News / Yardbarker / April 13

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