Henry Ruggs III Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders first-round rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (thigh) was involved in an off-the-field accident while helping a friend move, but sources say "he's OK." Ruggs was cut and received a puncture, but the wound isn't serious and it sounds as though he'll be completely fine for whenever teams are allowed to meet for the first time for on-field activities. AL.com is reporting that Ruggs is on crutches after the incident because he hasn't spoken to doctors yet amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Raiders are aware of the incident but aren't commenting. Ruggs was taken 12th overall in April's draft after catching 98 passes for 1,716 yards and 24 touchdowns in his career at Alabama. He'll have opportunity in his rookie season and should immediately be fantasy relevant in single-year formats as a big-play WR3/4.

Jun. 1st • 7:20 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. It was reported that the Raiders loved Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb with this pick, but they are going with Ruggs instead. Ruggs is a potential home run threat anytime he catches the football, which is definitely something the Raiders need in the passing game to help complement Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller. Ruggs is a burner on the field as an elite athlete, and he'll give Las Vegas a true playmaker and No. 1 receiver. Of all the offensive players taken so far in this draft, Ruggs has the most fantasy upside in his rookie season because of his 4.27-second speed.

Apr. 23rd • 9:43 PM

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who is the fastest wide receiver in this year's draft, said that he has heard the most from the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders. Ruggs, along with teammate Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb, are the consensus top three receiving prospects in this year's draft. All three are expected to be taken in the first round on Thursday night. The Raiders pick at No. 12, the 49ers are at No. 13 and the Broncos are at No. 15, while Philly sits at No. 21. Nobody expects Ruggs to fall past the Eagles that late, and they may have to trade up to get him if they like him as much as everyone is intimating.

Apr. 22nd • 1:42 PM