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Henry Ruggs

Henry James Ruggs III is an American former professional football wide receiver best known for playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Henry James Ruggs III is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for the Las Vegas Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). In 2021, he was involved in a fatal car crash in Las Vegas. He later pleaded guilty to DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced to prison.

Early life and football career

Henry Ruggs III was born on January 24, 1999. He was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played two seasons as a wide receiver for the Raiders.

2021 fatal crash

On November 2, 2021, Ruggs was involved in a high-speed collision in Las Vegas. The crash resulted in the death of another driver, Tina Tintor, and her dog.

Criminal case and sentencing

Ruggs was charged with offences including DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to felony DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced to three to ten years in Nevada state prison in August 2023.

Imprisonment and parole

Ruggs served his sentence in Nevada state custody after sentencing. As of 2026, he remained an incarcerated prisoner. Reports in June 2026 indicated that he had been denied parole.

Key facts

  • Henry Ruggs III was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020 NFL Draft.
  • He played two NFL seasons as a wide receiver for the Raiders.
  • In November 2021, he was involved in a fatal crash in Las Vegas that killed Tina Tintor and her dog.
  • In 2023, Ruggs pleaded guilty to felony DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
  • He was sentenced to three to ten years in Nevada state prison in August 2023.
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Canadian context

Ruggs is of interest to Canadian readers as an NFL player whose case received major international sports and legal coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Henry Ruggs?
Henry Ruggs III is an American former NFL wide receiver who played for the Las Vegas Raiders.
What happened to Henry Ruggs?
He was involved in a fatal 2021 car crash in Las Vegas, later pleaded guilty to DUI resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter, and was sentenced to prison.
How old is Henry Ruggs?
He was born on January 24, 1999, which makes him 27 years old as of July 2026.
What team did Henry Ruggs play for?
He played for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.
Is Henry Ruggs in jail?
Yes. Sources in 2026 described him as serving a prison sentence in Nevada.
What was Henry Ruggs charged with?
He was charged with DUI resulting in death, reckless driving, and related offences; he later pleaded guilty to felony DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ruggs
    Supports: Birth date, full name, NFL position, Raiders tenure, crash, guilty plea, sentence, parole report.
  2. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/news/ex-raiders-wr-henry-ruggs-iii-sentenced-to-at-least-three-years-in-prison-for-fa
    Supports: Crash details, guilty plea, and prison sentence.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45534886/apologetic-henry-ruggs-speaks-hope-prisoners-event
    Supports: Fatal crash, guilty plea, prison sentence, and later public appearance while on special release.
  4. People — https://people.com/where-is-henry-ruggs-now-11852605
    Supports: Background on his NFL career, crash, sentence, and incarceration status.