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The Las Vegas Raiders were finally able to address their issues with firepower by taking Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. In doing so, they effectively made him the first wideout to go off the board in what was one of the receiver deepest classes in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had several receivers to choose from with the 12th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, selecting former Alabama star Henry Ruggs was no brainer for General Manager Mike Mayock, because his speed and explosion set him apart from the other wideouts. During a visit with Rich Eisen, Mayock explained how […]

Speedy Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is a certifiable Al Davis-type draft pick — that much is undeniable. New revelations point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting the former Crimson Tide wideout in an effort to emulate the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, one of the team’s division rivals in the AFC […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have loaded up on offense in the 2020 NFL Draft, beginning with the selection of Henry Ruggs with the No. 12 pick. Shortly after Las Vegas added Ruggs, Derek Carr reacted to the Raiders taking the speedy wide receiver in the first round. Mayock said he and Carr have been texting […]

Before the 2020 NFL Draft got underway, it was expected that the Las Vegas Raiders would select a playmaker early in the first round. Right on cue, the Raiders decided to select Henry Ruggs III out of Alabama with the No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft. When Las Vegas was on the clock with […]

The Las Vegas Raiders used their 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft on former Alabama star Henry Ruggs III. The Raiders were planning to draft a receiver with their first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, they couldn’t decide between Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb, or Henry Ruggs III. In a recent interview, Raiders […]

The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft has concluded, and just like any other first round in any other draft, there were some surprises, some steals, some reaches and some picks that were very predictable. But usually, the most interesting part of every NFL Draft class are the boom-or-bust guys. So who are the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the No. 12 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Ruggs is a top-tier wideout with long arms, big hands, speed to burn and a vertical jump (42 inches) worthy of an NBA Draft pick. He is one of two ‘Bama juniors to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in desperate need of help in their receiving corps, so it should not come as a surprise that they seem to be targeting a wide receiver early in this week’s NFL Draft. But who exactly are the Raiders looking to pick? It seems like it might be Alabama’s Henry Ruggs […]

University of Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III didn’t post big numbers in college, but his impressive NFL Scouting Combine has teams buzzing ahead of the NFL Draft. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Henry Ruggs says he has heard “constantly” from three teams: the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos and San Francisco […]

Wide receiver has never been a more important position in the NFL, and this year’s Draft class is one of the deepest at WR in recent memory. There is plenty of elite talent at the very top, and teams will be finding starters well into Day 3. Here are the five best in the 2020 […]

According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Kansas City Chiefs could be looking to trade up to take University of Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III in the first round of the NFL Draft this week. Based on how the Chiefs evaluate wideouts, their interest in Ruggs hardly comes as a surprise. Ruggs ran […]

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The 2020 NFL Draft is absolutely loaded with talent. And that is especially true at wide receiver, with Alabama wideout Henry Ruggs III turning heads. Not only is Ruggs, 21, seen as one of the best, he seems to believe it himself. According to Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report, Ruggs is hyping himself up that […]

The Denver Broncos started the 2019 season cold. They lost their first four games, and at one point were 3-8. However, they turned their fortunes around in the end, and finished the season winning four of their final five games. That meant they ended with a respectable 7-9 record. And it also showed that they […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner and the Las Vegas Raiders are faced with a pivotal decision with the No. 12 pick in the first round. Similar to most teams, the Raiders could decide to go in a variety of directions when they are on the clock. Of course, Las Vegas has […]

Henry Ruggs III had to play behind elite receivers like Jerry Jeudy and Devonta Smith last season at Alabama but with an excellent showing at the 2020 NFL Draft Combine, the speedy wideout has done wonders for his draft stock and could very well see himself picked fairly early in the first round. While Ruggs isn’t […]

This year’s wide receiver draft class is one of the deepest in recent memory, and with the NFL Combine beginning on Sunday, here are five wideouts to keep an eye on over the next week. 5. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan Peoples-Jones was a highly-prized recruit at Michigan, but his college career was underwhelming. In three seasons, […]

The Denver Broncos are preparing to enter the second offseason with Vic Fangio as their head coach. Following a 7-9 campaign in 2019, it’s important for the Broncos to revert back to being a playoff contender in the AFC West. If Denver wants to return to being a playoff team, they’ll need to have a […]

The Denver Broncos failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season in 2019. The last time that the Broncos were playing in a game beyond December was when Peyton Manning was the starting quarterback. At the least, Denver seemed to find their hopeful franchise quarterback in Drew Lock this season. Now, with an […]

The New England Patriots need wide receiver help going forward and CBS Sports thinks they will fill that need by drafting Alabama standout Henry Ruggs III with the 23rd overall pick. The Patriots tried to trade for Mohamed Sanu to bolster the position, but he was a bust. The team has Julian Edelman and they […]

Is anyone surprised the Cleveland Browns did not pan out in 2019? This was the most predictable team failures in years. There are plenty of reasons why the Browns will notch another losing season. First, Baker Mayfield was highly overrated coming into the season and there is no reason why. Many thought that the addition […]

The New Orleans Saints have a go-to receiver. His name is Michael Thomas. He is very good at football. That’s not the problem with their offense. No. Drew Brees, Teddy Bridgewater, or whoever commands the offense in 2020 and beyond will have a reliable superstar option in Thomas. However, outside of him, there isn’t much […]

Alabama could have three wide receivers selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Henry Ruggs III is one of them and he is an extremely attractive prospect. He would be a fit on any team, but the Indianapolis Colts could use another weapon on the outside. Ruggs might be the fastest receiver […]

Jerry Jeudy gets most of the attention, but let’s not forget the other elite talent on Alabama. Henry Ruggs III would be the No. 1 receiver on any other team in the nation. He will be selected in the first round along with Jeudy. Could he end up in Carolina with the Panthers? Ruggs burst […]

The Miami Dolphins lack reliable options at wide receiver and will have plenty of draft picks to address the position. Among their options, Henry Ruggs III would be an intriguing option for the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft. There’s no surprise that Miami will be selecting near the top of the draft in next […]

Speed kills. In remembrance of Al Davis’ asphyxiation with speed, the Oakland Raiders, led by head coach Jon Gruden, have added just that as of late. Wide receiver Tyrell Williams and tight end Darren Waller highlight the Raiders’ need for speed. They can add more during the 2020 NFL Draft. Oakland, though improved at wide-out, […]