Henry Ruggs III
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A judge has sentenced former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs to 3-10 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash that led to the death of a woman and her dog in 2021, according to a report from NFL insider Ari Meirov.
Fantasy Impact
Ruggs had two disappointing seasons for the Raiders prior to his tragic accident in 2021, catching 50 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns. He's only 24 years old, meaning he could still be just 27 when he gets out of prison if he only serves the minimum three years. Still, his NFL career is likely over even in a base-case scenario for Ruggs.
The Las Vegas Raiders have released wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, the team announced on Twitter late Tuesday evening.
Fantasy Impact
Ruggs was involved in a car accident early Tuesday morning and was subsequently charged with felony charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. Ruggs was transported to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Through seven games, the 22-year-old wideout had caught 24 of his 36 targets for 469 yards and two touchdowns, but the Raiders are moving on from the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft in the wake of Tuesday's accident.
Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III is being charged with DUI resulting in death for his role in a Las Vegas car crash on Tuesday morning.
Fantasy Impact
The incident occurred at 3:39 AM. Ruggs was transported to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The situation remains an on-going investigation.
TMZ reports that Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III was involved in a serious car accident in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning.
Fantasy Impact
The 22-year-old was involved in the accident at 3:40 AM. It's unclear what his condition is, but there are reports that there was at least one fatality. We'll update this story once more is known.
Henry Ruggs caught four of his four targets on Sunday, totalling 24 yards while also chipping in seven yards on the ground.
Fantasy Impact
With the Raiders getting up big early, Ruggs wasn't really targeted down the field in this one and in turn didn't deliver for fantasy managers. He'll have next week to refocus and prepare before taking on the second half of the season, beginning with a game on the road against the New York Giants.
