Raiders Against Slot Receivers

Former Alabama star wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was a huge contributor to the 2020 Crimson Tide offense. Now, he will look to have an impact in his rookie season as the starting slot receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.

He scored a modest 11.1 points against them back in Week 1, and the veteran has scored just once in nine career games against them. Baltimore has also allowed just one slot receiver to score more. The slot receiver had a solid rookie campaign but his style of play isn’t as exciting as someone with otherworldly speed. Renfrow reminded everybody on Sunday that he can still make big plays.

Though he was relatively quiet compared to his fellow teammates, such as Jerry Jeudy and Tua Tagovailoa, Ruggs was the name heard around the nation when it cam time for the 2020 NFL Combine.

His speed, paired with his route running abilities ultimately led to him being the first receiver selected in the 2020 NFL draft, No. 12 to the Raiders.

With only a few days of training camp in the books, Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson is comfortable letting the public know that Ruggs will be the team’s starting slot receiver.

Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire captured this quote from Olson during his recent media availability:

“We’ll start with Ruggs III in the slot and do some things with Ruggs III. But those guys (Ruggs and Bryan Edwards) are very multiple in what they can do and that’s the goal is to be able to move all of them around to different spots; the one, two or three position at the wide receiver.”

While he’s starting in the slot, Olson was quick to point out that the Alabama product’s athleticism means he could be moved around.

Raiders Against Slot Receivers 2019

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Henry Ruggs III and his journey through year No. 1 in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Slot Receivers In The Nfl

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• 2020 Season