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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 07: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown on the opening play against New Mexico State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Round 1, Pick No. 19: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

If the Raiders are going to have a quarterback who wants to throw deep, they need a receiver with the speed to get downfield. Insert Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III. Ruggs is the fastest receiver in college football and would bring a completely unique skill set to the Raiders offense.

With the additions of Eason and Ruggs, Jon Gruden finds his fun, explosive offense that he wanted. The team already has an elite running back in Josh Jacobs, and a solid offensive line, so they get their final missing piece on offense in Ruggs here at No. 19.

Ruggs enables the Raiders to move Tyrell Williams back to the WR2 role he was brought in to play, while keeping Hunter Renfrow in the slot. This is a kid who is going to have an explosive first season in the NFL, and whether it is Eason, or Carr getting him the ball, expect him to find the end zone at the next level.

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