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Key facts

Full name Henry James Ruggs III[2]
Born January 24, 1999, in Montgomery, Alabama[2]
Position Wide receiver[2]
NFL team Las Vegas Raiders[2]
Career receiving 50 receptions, 921 yards, 4 touchdowns[2]
Sentence 3 to 10 years in prison[4]

Henry Ruggs is Henry James Ruggs III, a former NFL wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, known for a fatal 2021 DUI crash that led to a prison sentence.

Context

Henry Ruggs is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2020 to 2021 [2]. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, in 2020 [3]. His career was cut short after a fatal DUI crash in November 2021, leading to a guilty plea in May 2023 and a prison sentence of 3 to 10 years [4].

Documented claims

  • Henry Ruggs played two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, appearing in 20 games with 19 starts. [2]
  • He pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. [4]
  • The fatal crash occurred on November 2, 2021, in Las Vegas. [4]

Questions and answers

Is Henry Ruggs going to be released?

He was denied parole in 2024, so he remains in prison serving his sentence [1].

How many years does Henry Ruggs have left?

His sentence is 3 to 10 years, and he has served part of it, but the exact remaining time depends on parole decisions [4].

Can Henry Ruggs play in the NFL again?

He is currently incarcerated and has not been reinstated by the NFL, so a return is not possible at this time [1].

Why is Henry Ruggs locked up?

He pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter after a crash that killed a woman in Las Vegas [4].

Sources

  1. Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole 3 years into prison sentence — nytimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Henry Ruggs III - Las Vegas Raiders Wide Receiver — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Henry Ruggs News, Stats, Bio & Fantasy - Heavy Sports — heavy.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Henry Ruggs | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com — spotrac.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People