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Henry Ruggs III became the first player drafted by the new-look Las Vegas Raiders and first receiver off the board at No. 12 overall in the 2020 NFL draft Thursday night.
The former Alabama standout told reporters afterward he will "open up the Raiders offense":
Vic Tafur @VicTafurRuggs said he will definitely be able to "open up the Raiders offense" and "stretch the field. "I am going to be a guy that will have a positive impact"
And the Raiders seem to have the same expectations for Ruggs:
Las Vegas Raiders @RaidersWe're about to open it up.