TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– During last week’s open practice at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban had several players fielding punts on special teams, including Minkah Fitzpatrick, Calvin Ridley, Trevon Diggs, Robert Foster, Shyheim Carter, Jerry Jeudy and Xavian Marks.
Henry Ruggs III was also in the mix, and after seeing what he did in his high school career – 102 touches, 20 touchdowns – the talented five-star could be an explosive player in space. Following the Crimson Tide’s seventh practice on Thursday, Saban singled-out the Montgomery (Ala.) native as one of the guys vying for a punt return role.