Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III showed some signs of life near the tail-end of the 2020 season. Below, we look at Henry Ruggs III‘s 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Ruggs got off to a sluggish start to his rookie campaign in 2020, going for 2 or fewer receptions in five of his first six games. However, he finished strong with 3 catches in four of his final five outings.
One issue that might limit Ruggs’ opportunities is his ball security as he lost a pair of fumbles over his final four games. Still, he has explosive speed, and with a full offseason program with no interruptions like he faced last season, he should be able to take a giant step forward.
Henry Ruggs III’s ADP: 137.59
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Ruggs has officially been the 73rd wide receiver off of the board, slightly ahead of teammates WR Bryan Edwards (average pick – 193.24) and WR John Brown (average pick – 194.70).
Ruggs is still considered the team’s No. 1 wideout, and big things are expected from him in 2021, or people might start murmuring the ‘B-word’ – you know, the one that rhymes with rust.
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Henry Ruggs III’s 2020 stats
Targets: 43
Receptions: 26
Yards: 452
Touchdowns: 2
Fumbles: 2 total (2 lost)
Where should you take Henry Ruggs III in your fantasy football draft?
Ruggs might be the de facto No. 1 receiver in Las Vegas but that’s not saying much. He didn’t have one game last season with more than 3 receptions and he’ll need to have a really strong training camp and preseason to move the needle.
Ruggs is still worth drafting as a reserve with his upside. He does have the speed to burn defenders, and there really isn’t a ton of competition for targets in Las Vegas – the biggest of which comes from TE Darren Waller. However, Ruggs should lead the way among the receivers, and perhaps with a full and uninterrupted offseason program he’ll jell nicely with QB Derek Carr and get off to a big start.
Ruggs is worth a flier after Round 11 – he is a diamond in the rough who could end up being a major part of a fantasy championship run if he realizes his potential sooner rather than later.
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