Reuben Bain Jr. is an unstoppable force of Miami’s defense. The defensive end is making a major impact for the Hurricanes in the playoff run, leading the team towards the national championship. Bain is a threat to the opponent’s QB and has been the ‘sacking machine’ of the Hurricanes.

If Miami wants to advance to the national championship game, the contribution of Bain is paramount. While the junior prepares for the CFP semifinals against Ole Miss, here’s everything you need to know about Rueben Bain Jr’s background, nationality, ethnicity, and more 

What is Rueben Bain Jr.’s ethnicity?

Born in Miami, Florida, on September 8, 2004, to Rueben Bain Sr. and Lechande Thompson, Bain Jr. is an American by birth. Reuben’s dad was a two-way lineman for Carol City. His grandfather, Herman Bain, was a three-sport star at Northwestern. Coming from an athletic family background, athleticism and football naturally passed through his blood.

“On the field, he was a formidable presence,” Bain Jr. remarked on Dec. 13, shortly before securing the Nat Moore Trophy. “They just passed the name on to me.”

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Reuben grew up with his family in Miami, South Florida. He grew up playing football for Miami Central Senior High School in Miami and Jupiter Community Senior High School in Jupiter, Florida. As a high school graduate, he totaled 77 sacks and was the school’s standout. He was selected for the Under Armour All-America game. He led his Miami Central team to four state titles, anchoring the defense and allowing only 15.4 points per game.

The impressive high school state graded Bain Jr. as a four-star prospect and listed him as the 11th best edge and 15th overall prospect within the state of Florida. He earned 27 offers from top schools, including Florida State, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma, Louisville, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas. But growing up as a die-hard Hurricanes fan and wanting to give back to the community that gave him everything, he chose Miami.

“I wanted to stay home and help my mom out,” he said in an interview. “She’s done so much for me, and I just wanted to be able to give back to her and my community.”

What is Rueben Bain Jr.’s religion?

There is no official information available on Rueben Bain Jr.’s religion. However, he’s likely to be Christian, based on his social presence. The sophomore shared a post on his social media celebrating Christmas with an initiative through his charity foundation, ‘Hurricanes Bain Foundation.’

Through his charity, with the name of God, he offered toys, bikes, gift cards, food, and other gifts for the kids of South Florida. He also helped people with fine dining, instilling motivation, and fostering trust in God for community development.

“HB was a proud sponsor of over 20 young inner-city participants, taking them to a fine-dining experience at Joe’s Stone Crab,” Rueben wrote. “As well as being a featured motivational speaker, I let them know that all they have to do is trust God, work hard, and believe, and the sky is the limit! Sending a special thanks to The Handfield Firm’s 12th Annual 5-Star Inner City Youth Dining Experience!#LEG4CY”

What is Rueben Bain Jr.’s nationality?

Reuben Bain Jr. is an American citizen by birth. His father played for Carol City, located in the Miami Gardens neighborhood of Florida. His grandfather played for Northwestern in Cook County, Illinois. His mother is also heavily linked to South Florida. With all that being said, he’s at least third-generation in the United States.