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Henry Ruggs graduates from Alabama, makes President's List for 4.0 GPA in final semester

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Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has graduated from the University of Alabama. NFL insider Jordan Schultz posted photos of the school’s commencement list, having Ruggs listed in there. Some good grades came Ruggs’ way during his final semester as well.

“Former NFL WR Henry Ruggs has graduated from the University of Alabama, completing his degree after being named to the President’s List with a 4.0 GPA during his final semester,” Schultz said via X.

Ruggs left Alabama after the 2019 football season, declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft. He was taken in the first round by the Las Vegas Raiders after putting up incredible numbers in Tuscaloosa. Part of a monster receiver room, Ruggs recorded 1,716 yards and 24 touchdowns on just 98 receptions over a three-year period. Nearly a quarter of his catches turned into scores for the Crimson Tide.

Ruggs saw his life change in 2021 due to a fatal car crash in which he was under the influence of alcohol. Ruggs was sentenced with three to 10 years in prison after killing 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog. This came after he pleaded guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.

Originally, Ruggs was accused of driving 156 miles per hour through a suburban area, miles away from the Las Vegas strip. His speedometer read 127 mph when airbags deployed. In addition, Ruggs’ blood alcohol level read .161, more than twice the legal limit.

A few years later, there have already been talks about Ruggs getting back into football. He recently expressed such interest in an interview with Bryan Horwath of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

“Yes, I would love to,” Ruggs said when asked if he wants to play in the NFL again. “I’m in this newfound spiritual space, and I’m confident in who I am and what I can do, so, when the time comes, I’m sure I’ll be ready.”

Ruggs played in 20 games with Las Vegas before eventually landing in prison. He caught 50 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns. Jon Gruden was the head coach for most of the time before getting replaced by Rich Bisaccia.

There are likely a lot of moving parts for Ruggs at the moment. He recently got transferred to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. Some school work must have gotten done there, doing enough to earn a diploma.