By Ricky Eisenbart, PSO Director NFL Scouting
Apr 09, 2020

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Pos: WR

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

School: Alabama

Class: Junior

Age: 21

Height: 5’11″ (22%) | Weight: 188 lbs (18%)

Hands: 10.13”  (90%) | Arms: 30.5” (13%)

Bench: N/A  | 40 Time: 4.27s (98%)

  • Fastest 40 yard dash at the 2020 NFL Combine (4.27s)
  • Only 5 career drops on 139 total targets (2.4% drop rate in 2019)
  • 24 career TD receptions ranks 3rd in Alabama history (Cooper, Jeudy)
  • Career 151.4 passer rating when targeted

 

Pros

  • Blazing speed (4.27s 40)
  • Incredibly quick and explosive
  • All-around athlete, not just fast — 2nd in vertical, T-4th in broad jump
  • 142 SPARQ rating — 99th percentile at WR
  • Surprising strength for his size
  • Huge hands (10.13”)

 

Cons

  • Slight frame (5’11”, 188 lbs)
  • Relatively short arms (30.5”)
 

Grade: A-

Pros

Cons

  • Inconsistent releases, especially when jammed
  • Needs to be more physical on his routes
  • Hand usage at the LOS and downfield could improve

Grade: A-

 

Pros

  • Career 151.4 passer rating when targeted
  • Only 5 drops over 3 seasons
  • 10.5 YAC per reception (T-10th)
  • 3rd-most career TDs in Alabama history (24)
  • 91.8 PFF intermediate grade (T-17th)
  • Nearly 80% of career snaps have come out wide

 

Cons

  • Season-high is 46 rec/744 yards
  • Only 55 targets in 2019 (nearly half of Jeudy’s target share)
  • Lackluster 68.8 PFF deep, 67.1 PFF short grades

 

Grade: A-

Pros

  • Pro-level offensive system
  • Extremely athletic, not just fast
  • The very definition of a “home run threat”
  • Produces at an extremely high level with low volume — absurd rate stats
  • Experienced and comfortable out wide (~80% of snaps)
  • Instant impact, Offensive ROY potential 
  • Ceiling of a top-tier weapon in NFL

 

Cons

  • Smaller frame is a concern but he’s been durable thus far
  • May have over-benefitted from an immensely talented WR corps — 4 potential 1st rounders
  • Low volume — can his body handle a significant uptick in usage?

 

Grade: A-

One of the most electric playmakers in this year’s draft, Ruggs’ legendary speed made his 40-yard dash must-watch TV. Though Ruggs is a certified burner, he’s a much more complete player than given credit for, and despite relatively low volume in targets, the rate at which he produced is staggering. A great route runner and explosive threat after the catch to go along with unmatched speed, Ruggs should be able to produce immediately and create openings underneath for the rest of his offense. 

Pro Comp: WR DeSean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles)

Projected Round: Mid-1st Round

Prime Destinations: JAX, NYJ, LVR, SF, DEN

OVERALL GradeA-

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