Alabama Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

3. Henry Ruggs III, 4-star WR (Montgomery, AL)

Henry Ruggs III is an Alabama native, which bodes well for the Alabama Crimson Tide. With 11 wide receivers already on the current roster, playing time would be sparse for Ruggs III in the early going. But he has an opportunity to strengthen the Crimson Tide receiving core, something they’ll need in the future.

The Alabama native is rated 77th nationally and is the 11th overall wide receiver in this year’s recruiting class. He’s the second-best receiver available in the state of Alabama. Early predictions say all signs point to Alabama for Ruggs III. He will make his decision on National Signing Day.

In the US Army All-American Bowl, Ruggs III caught a 61-yard touchdown pass. He scored 20 total touchdowns in his final season as a high school football player. He caught 38 balls for 639 yards and nine touchdowns and ran 446 rushing yards for another seven touchdowns.

Ruggs III also returned kickoffs and played quarterback. He ran for one kick-return touchdown and threw three touchdowns as well.

The Crimson Tide lost tight end O.J. Howard and wide receiver Ardarius Stewart so replacing them will be key to another run in the College Football Playoff. If the Crimson Tide can close the deal, they’ll earn a playmaker in the process.