Henry Ruggs III looks to give back to Las Vegas community

Former Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III discusses giving back to the Las Vegas community and what it means to him.

Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was the first pass-catcher to be selected in the 2020 NFL draft, and one of two former Crimson Tide receivers to be drafted in the first round. Ruggs will be calling Las Vegas his new home after being selected by the Raiders with the No. 12 pick.

Though, when he found out that Las Vegas is where his NFL career will begin, he looked to see how he could get involved within the community before even stepping foot into the city.

A news story done by Paloma Villicana from FOX5 Vegas, shows Ruggs signing a series of autographs and taking pictures with fans at an event. He’s also discussing his plans to become an active member within the Las Vegas community.

“Once I found out that Vegas would be my new home, I immediately reached out and tried to find out some things I can get involved in with the community, because that’s big to me, big with giving back,” says Ruggs. “I’m actually, you know, still doing a couple things, back home, for my high school and kids back home, just to make sure that they can see the things that I’m doing and have that motivation and inspiration. Since I’m moving here, this will be my new home, I definitely want to get involved in the community just to make my presence known off the field.”

Ruggs went to Robert E. Lee High school in Montgomery, Alabama, where he is an active member within the community.

Recently, the star wide receiver announced, via Twitter, that he will be selling  t-shirts and the proceeds will go toward feeding families in Southern Nevada and other proceeds will be donated to the Rod Scott foundation.

Roll Tide Wire wishes Ruggs the best of luck in Las Vegas and is excited to see what he can do on the field for the Raiders, and off the field for the community!

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