Henry Ruggs III, the Alabama WR, sits at No. 13 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 34% elite, 26% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ruggs' speed alone helps both the running and passing games because it forces safeties into more passive positioning.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He won't rack up the targets, but has explosive speed and talent to imprint on games with regularity.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has quick, sure hands to handle off-target throws, but learning to release, separate and catch against physical NFL cornerbacks could require an adjustment period.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
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“…Ruggs' speed alone helps both the running and passing games because it forces safeties into more passive positioning. He can work all three levels and his ability to turn slants and crossing routes into big gainers could make him the favorite gift under the tree for a quarterback and offense in need of an explosive weapon. He has quick, sure hands to handle off-target throws, but learning to release, separate and cat…”
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