Sad Breaking News: Henry Ruggs is training for an NFL return… from inside prison…see more

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. 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.” 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.