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Henry Ruggs isn’t done with football-at least, not in his mind.
The former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver is currently serving time at a Nevada transitional housing facility after pleading guilty to DUI resulting in the death of 23-year-old Tina Tintor in a 2021 crash. Ruggs was sentenced to three to ten years in August 2023, but according to one former teammate, the 25-year-old hasn’t stopped preparing for a second chance.
Ruggs facing felony charges in fatal vehicle crash
Josh Jacobs, now with the Green Bay Packers, says he’s kept in touch with Ruggs and shared that the ex-first-round pick is training regularly behind bars. “He’s still in shape. Still fast. Still hopeful,” Jacobs said in a recent podcast interview. “And he’s talked to teams.”
“He’s still working out every day”
Details about Ruggs’ exact workout routine aren’t public, but multiple sources confirm he’s employed through a transitional program and has daily access to fitness facilities. Casa Grande, the center where Ruggs is serving, allows residents to work jobs in the community-Ruggs reportedly holds a position in a Carson City government office.
While his situation is far from normal, it hasn’t stopped whispers from circulating in NFL circles. Ruggs, who ran a 4.27 at the NFL Combine and was the first wide receiver selected in the 2020 Draft, would be 27 if released on parole in 2026. That’s not old by league standards-especially for someone whose game was built on speed and explosiveness.
But the fallout from the crash was devastating. Ruggs was driving at speeds of up to 156 mph with a blood alcohol content twice the legal limit. The crash killed Tintor and her dog, and the emotional and legal weight of that moment will follow Ruggs forever.
Even so, history shows the NFL doesn’t always close the door. Michael Vick returned after serving time for dogfighting. Donte Stallworth, Leonard Little, and others found their way back after DUI cases. Ruggs’ case, though, carries a different level of scrutiny-not just because of the crime, but the media spotlight and public backlash.
NFL teams, for now, are staying quiet. But in a league where talent often outweighs past mistakes, Ruggs may find that the window isn’t entirely closed.
Whether that comeback ever happens will depend not just on his speed or fitness, but on whether any organization is willing to weather the storm. For now, Ruggs is staying ready.
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