How Long Has Henry Ruggs Been In The NFL?
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Rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs has been turning heads since he was drafted by the Raiders in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. But how long has he been in the league? Let’s take a look.
Henry Ruggs’ Background
Henry Ruggs, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ruggs was born on November 16, 1998, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Lee High School in Montgomery, where he played football and ran track. Ruggs was a four-star recruit and was ranked as the No. 7 wide receiver in the class of 2017 by 247Sports.
Ruggs’ high school career
Henry Ruggs III (born December 6, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He played college football at Alabama. As a junior in 2019, he was a consensus first-team All-American.
Ruggs attended Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, where he played football and ran track. In football, he was a two-time Class 6A all-state selection and helped lead his team to state titles in 2013 and 2016. He was also a member of the school’s track & field team.
Ruggs’ college career
Henry Ruggs III played college football at Alabama from 2017 to 2019. He was a member of the 2018 national championship team. As a freshman in 2017, he played in all 14 games and had 12 catches for 229 yards and six touchdowns. In 2018, he played in 15 games and had 24 catches for 405 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior in 2019, he played in 13 games and had 40 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns.
Henry Ruggs in the NFL
Henry Ruggs has been in the NFL for 3 seasons now. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Ruggs had a great rookie season, catching 28 passes for 5 touchdowns. He followed that up with a great sophomore season, catching 40 passes for 580 yards and 7 touchdowns. Ruggs is currently in his third season and is looking to have another great year.
Ruggs’ NFL career thus far
Henry Ruggs III was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs is a wide receiver from Alabama.
Ruggs has played two seasons in the NFL, both with the Raiders. In 2020, his rookie season, Ruggs played in 15 games and caught 28 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns.
In 2021, Ruggs’ second season, he played in 16 games and caught 34 passes for 543 yards and seven touchdowns.
Ruggs’ future in the NFL
Henry Ruggs III is an explosive athlete, who has the potential to be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 12th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs has been impressive in his rookie season, catching 26 passes for 453 yards and four touchdowns. He has shown that he has the ability to take over a game, as he had a career-high 138 receiving yards in a win against the New Orleans Saints. Ruggs has the potential to be a top receiver in the NFL for many years to come.
