Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
Post Combine
Henry Ruggs @AlabamaFTBL 5-11, 188. 4.27 in 40. Has all the traits you want in WR. Deep speed, good feet to make quick cuts, good hands. Could use some route work. 1st rd pick. Better than Calvin Ridley (1st rd pick) @AtlantaFalcons @NFLDraft @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/U3VS0cxtNA
— Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) April 9, 2020
Yes, Henry Ruggs III is fast, but there is a lot more to love about the former Alabama WR than just his speed. He's the best prospect of the three receivers Ive broken down so far, and I can't wait to see what he does when he gets to the league. Enjoy!
— Stephen White (@sgw94) March 31, 2020
https://t.co/5foEGnayMw
Back at it today. Let's look at the 2 Alabama receivers - Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs. For those who have listened to me the last month on radio shows and podcasts, you know how I feel about Jeudy. pic.twitter.com/Bj6zMBBFrr
— Greg Cosell (@gregcosell) March 30, 2020
CeeDee Lamb was targeted downfield more than any other top WR pic.twitter.com/IddVpF2Esa
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 26, 2020
Alabama's Henry Ruggs wins the valuable routes in the NFL, creates separation at the intermediate and deep areas of the field. He's also an underrated route-runner with strong ball skills and YAC ability.
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) March 11, 2020
Top-10 talent in the 2020 class, hands down.pic.twitter.com/Rcp4HwZdxI
Henry Ruggs since 2018:
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 8, 2020
123 Targets
3 Drops pic.twitter.com/IsABKbVho6
CeeDee Lamb was targeted downfield more than any other top WR pic.twitter.com/eZcpJa7X2G
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 8, 2020
‘Efficiency during outside releases’
— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 8, 2020
Ruggs appears more comfortable when working his releases towards the boundary.
He does a nice job transitioning out of the top of his routes to work back towards the middle of the field.
Ruggs is more 'subtle' than 'sudden' pic.twitter.com/2S29VRGiY5
‘In-air athleticism’
— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 8, 2020
Ruggs is an explosive leaper, and has the body-control to win in situations similar to these.
He can control, contort & extend away from his body to make catches that present a high degree of difficulty.
Surprisingly capable 'in-air athlete' pic.twitter.com/J0sCCMLBwb
‘Manufactured touches’
— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) March 8, 2020
At the NFL level, the ‘threat’ of Ruggs as a downfield presence can lead to opportunities to manufacture touches for him around the LOS.
Ruggs is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. pic.twitter.com/S2HuuwpGnT
How have the Draft's top WRs fared in terms of dropped passes? pic.twitter.com/Iz2ZvLQILJ
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 7, 2020
#Bama WR Henry Ruggs III (#11) is a special prospect because of what he does with & WITHOUT the ball.
— Steve Frederick (@_SteveFrederick) October 25, 2019
Play 1: Hustle on INT
Play 2: TD Fumble Recovery
Play 3-5: TD sealing blocks
Play 6-8: Special Teams
Two minutes of @__RUGGS film that every NFL team will fall in love with: pic.twitter.com/ouMwrPRNxl
Asked an NFL scout for the fastest 10-yard splits from their stopwatches at the Combine. Three players posted a ridiculous 1.48 time:
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 5, 2020
WR Jalen Reagor
WR Henry Ruggs
RB Jonathan Taylor
Henry Ruggs III on slants, crossers and in routes in 2019 (@PFF_College)
— Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) March 5, 2020
20 targets
15 catches
26.5 yds per catch
15.2 yds after catch per rec
11 explosive plays
Ruggs' ability to make plays in traffic is special. As of now, he sits in the top 10 on the PFF big board. pic.twitter.com/k6wL4XMpS3
Combine
Henry Ruggs recorded a 4.27 in the 40 at the NFL combine yesterday. Here he is showing his athleticism in high school. (video via @hudl, JG Images, @__RUGGS) pic.twitter.com/WxK6slUuwA
— Hoopmixtape.com (@Hoopmixtape) February 28, 2020
Team sources say Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was a star in the team interviews. Other players that impressed teams include Henry Ruggs, Adam Trautman, CeeDee Lamb, and James Morgan https://t.co/mH36NZrS5T
— Charlie Campbell (@DraftCampbell) February 28, 2020
Isaiah Coulter is a WR prospect in the 2020 draft class out of Rhode Island.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 28, 2020
He posted a good #RAS with good size, good speed, good explosiveness, very poor agility at the WR position.https://t.co/SfnqUI6HR2 pic.twitter.com/ir8S2yCgDx
Top performers in the vertical jump among #NFLCombine wide receivers:
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 28, 2020
1) Donovan Peoples-Jones, @UMichFootball, 44.5 inches
T-2) Jalen Reagor, @TCUFootball, 42
T-2) Henry Ruggs, @AlabamaFTBL, 42
4) Chase Claypool, @NDFootball, 40.5
Henry Ruggs III had the highest vertical leap (42”) of any player to run a sub-4.30 in the 40-yard dash since official combine data was tracked in 2003@__RUGGS @AlabamaFTBL
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) February 28, 2020
Quality QB play is obviously a large part trying to evaluate wide receivers coming into the NFL.
— Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) February 27, 2020
Using PFF data, here is how often the 2020 WR class saw an accurate pass on their targets: pic.twitter.com/1DleCybZKe
Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III is known for his speed.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) February 27, 2020
I value his willingness to mix it up as a blocker, his finishing technique as a runner, and while it took a bit of digging, his technique, effort, and concentration in tight windows. https://t.co/r0nn9ef4Yu pic.twitter.com/l4V3FTEzET
BAMA WR Henry Ruggs III had to be convinced to play football, he was a basketball star. Coach told him if he didn’t get an offer in 4 games he could quit. He got Kentucky in Game2.
— Maliik 🏁🇳🇬 (@Obee1ne) December 3, 2019
Basketball star & Montgomery,AL All-Met Track Athlete of the Year. State 100m Record Breaker. pic.twitter.com/KMgBHoNdgG
FYI: John Ross was 5’11” / 188 when he ran 4.22
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) February 24, 2020
Basically the exact same size as Santonio Holmes and Emmanuel Sanders too https://t.co/SV1gBiTeZa
Henry Ruggs checking in at 5'11 188 without much length is perfect for my "He's somewhere between John Brown and Tyler Lockett" take.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) February 24, 2020
They just happen to be the only 2 players who put up 1,000 yards last year at under 190.
#NFLCombine key measurements thread…
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 24, 2020
61. #Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III
Height: 5-11
Weight: 188
Hand: 10 1/8 👀
Arm: 30 4/8
Wingspan: 74 4/8
Pre Combine
#Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III (6-foot, 190) — Play speed jumps on the film. He can erase angles in the open field. See that here on the slant route...
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) February 23, 2020
But Ruggs also ran a pro route tree at ‘Bama. Attack all three levels. Verticals, in-breakers, quick game/screens. @NFLMatchup pic.twitter.com/tPP3wFvyb0
Henry Ruggs. Fast. pic.twitter.com/uGLSFGTa0I
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) February 20, 2020
I don’t understand how some people are so low on Henry Ruggs. You get an elite athlete who is also an outstanding route runner with excellent releases. He’s great after the catch and has good/strong hands. I honestly have very few questions about his game.
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) February 16, 2020
Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III is known for his speed.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) February 15, 2020
I value his willingness to mix it up as a blocker, his finishing technique as a runner, and while it took a bit of digging, his technique, effort, and concentration in tight windows. https://t.co/840DhXmts9 pic.twitter.com/wki6qv4X2R
Bad
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) February 4, 2020
Not much
-Won't break many tackles
-Contact can bother him down the field (but will draw holds)
-Not super creative in open field (but good vision/patience)
-Lacks frame to box out DBs on slants/routes back to ball
-I don't think he's 6-0 or 190, which may matter to teams
Henry Ruggs thoughts:
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) February 4, 2020
Good
-Massively underrated ball skills (check 2018 tape)
-When asked to make tough catches, he's done it
-Rare speed/accel.
-Elite stop-start, evades contact off LOS consistently w/ quick feet
-Legit hops
-Routes got a ton better in 2019