ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a six yard touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders rookie Henry Ruggs III received positive news after suffering a freak injury during a move.
When the Raiders drafted Alabama speedster Henry Ruggs III in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, they didn’t imagine his first injury scare would occur months before training camp.
Last week, Ruggs suffered a thigh laceration after he was pinned to a trailer while helping a friend move, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While the Raiders didn’t initially comment on the injury, citing private medical details, they can take a sigh of relief.
Ruggs should be ready for camp, as the injury did not damage the muscle. The 21-year-old former Crimson Tide target had been seen on crutches, prompting initial panic amid the fanbase.
Will Las Vegas Raiders rookie Henry Ruggs III miss any playing time?
Ruggs was a flashy pick which would’ve made former owner Al Davis proud. After running a 4.27 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, his draft stock flourished, with the Raiders eventually selecting him with the No. 12 overall selection in April.
Tyrell Williams and Nelson Agholor, along with Ruggs, will be the primary pass-catchers out wide for Carr this coming season in what could be a make-or-break year for him.
The development of a potential star on the outside would do wonders for the Fresno State product, who has yet to receive a true vote of confidence from head coach Jon Gruden, placing his job security in question.
Ruggs’ proven ability on deep routes adds a new element to the Raiders offense. It’s one they desperately need if they’re to compete in the AFC West, a division that boasts the Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs.
With the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers looming, Vegas needs Ruggs to help it make a move towards the postseason.