Why the Raiders must pursue Henry Ruggs III in the NFL Draft

Henry Ruggs III, Raiders, NFL Draft
Photo Credit: Paulo Miguel Garaygay

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking ahead to the 2020 NFL Draft with a few needs to focus on filling. Mike Mayock will have his work cut out for him. One of the main needs could be adding a big-play wide receiver.

At this point in time, the Raiders have two first-round picks. They hold the No. 12 and No. 19 picks. Thankfully, there are a ton of talented wide receivers available in this draft class.

Jon Gruden has always been about having a high-powered offense. He has Derek Carr, Josh Jacob, Darren Waller, and a decent group of receivers. However, the Raiders will be looking for a bigger playmaker at wideout.

That is where Alabama standout receiver Henry Ruggs III could come into play. He is without question the fastest receiver coming out of this draft and has been climbing up draft boards throughout the NFL Draft process. Las Vegas would be a great landing spot for him.

Last season with the Crimson Tide, Ruggs caught 40 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 18.6 yards per reception.

All of that being said, let’s dive in and take a look at why the Raiders should pursue Ruggs in the draft.

Share on Facebook
Share On Twitter

Las Vegas Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Names Surprising QB Target

Antonio Pierce, the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, recently disclosed his top quarterback preference heading into the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft during

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh Has Interesting Take On NFL Draft

Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers own the fifth overall pick of the NFL Draft next month. Given that they already have Justin Herbert

Broncos’ Sean Payton Sounds Off On Cutting Russell Wilson

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson earlier this month in a move that everyone knew was coming. At the NFL’s Annual League