Raiders Signing First-Round WR Henry Ruggs

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms first-round WR Henry Ruggs to his rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport.

Ruggs is expected to put pen to paper on his contract sometime in the next few days. He’s the first reported signing in Las Vegas’ draft class. 

Round Player Pos. Status
1 Henry Ruggs WR Signed
1 Damon Arnette CB  
3 Lynn Bowden WR  
3 Bryan Edwards WR  
3 Tanner Muse ILB  
4 John Simpson G  
4 Amik Robertson CB  

Ruggs, 21, was a two-year starter at Alabama. The Raiders used the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of this year’s draft on him.

Ruggs is projected to sign a four-year, $16,671,626 contract that includes a $9,684,819 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the Raiders to pick up for the 2024 season.

During his three-year college career at Alabama, Ruggs caught 98 passes for 1,716 yards receiving and 24 touchdowns to go along with 75 yards rushing on two carries and one touchdown over the course of 40 games. He also totaled 525 kick return yards and 46 punt return yards.

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