Henry Ruggs III: Road to the Pros | Episode 1

When Henry Ruggs III's best friend suddenly passed away, it altered the course of his life forever. Watch Part 1 of AL.com's documentary series "Road to the Pros." (Wesley Sinor / [e-mail])

[@Nawwwwwp]

Absolutely insane how life comes full circle for some people, so tragic for everyone involved. No one more than the innocent woman though, RIP :/

[@singforme5496]

RIP to her.

[@donleonshi]

So true. Crazy. 🙏🏾

[@baggboifaust2503]

@@donleonshi jjjjjjjjjjjjjj

[@reignman30]

I love the description, _"When Henry Ruggs III's best friend suddenly passed away, it altered the course of his life forever."_ .... it should say, altered the course of his life for maybe a year or so, and he really didn't learn anything.

[@matt2522]

I don’t understand how a man over the age of 12 can be so enticed by street racing. Like bro, play a racing video game or watch a Fast and Furious Movie. Or just grow up. Oooh my car’s going fast, it’s so exhilarating-it’s like the lowest IQ form of entertainment you can possibly have. This sounds judgmental, but when I hear a dude rattling on about cars and speed, I kinda assume they have an intellectual/developmental impairment of some kind.

[@johnomalley7211]

@@matt2522 racing is fun tfytb you lame that nigga Ruggs just don’t know how to drive

[@matt2522]

@@johnomalley7211 It’s funny how literally every single person who’s ever crashed their car thought they were too skilled to crash. Do you think you’re somehow unique?

[@johnomalley7211]

@@matt2522 I never crashed my car and I race too again niggas just don’t know how to drive niggas in the hood street race all the time and nobody cares if you don’t like it you’re a nobody anyway🤣

[@jantares6099]

Heart breaking… especially of what just happened a few days ago, 1 life lost, 1 life wasted, 1 life taken smh sad all around. Ups and downs man… we all got to make good decisions. It’s imperative. We need each other. We are all connected whether or not we know each other.

[@edgehodl4832]

game over man, game over

[@NevadaLamb]

His mom being included in this is so sad. She must be so disappointed in her boy. How sad that after his childhood friend died in an accident he makes a reckless decision that resulted in somebody else’s best friend to die.

[@zacharywallace2243]

Life,keep living and see

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Maybe that’s why he struggled to itch alcohol and made reckless decisions.. not dealing with the grief of losing his friend.

[@zacharywallace2243]

@@XxxX-wx3er right

[@dangrimes5078]

@@XxxX-wx3er that's very possible

[@XxxX-wx3er]

@@dangrimes5078 survivors guilt bc he was sick with the flu, and either didn’t die with him, or could’ve died instead of him, or prevented the accident. I feel bad for him regardless.

[@norwichcanary695]

All that talent, all that success, all that money. What a tragic waste.

[@WHATWEKNOWPODCAST]

The same thing that killed his best friend is now the same reason his football career is over smh this is really heartbreaking

[@puppyy5361]

It all makes sense now. Therapy is needed to deal with loss. We not super beings I believe he really tried to take himself out because of his friend passing

[@hoodedr6]

I don’t get how you can lose your best friend like that and then go make the decisions you made.

[@upliftinggodspeoplewithnushie]

R..I.P Rod 🙏🏽 I pray that God will give you all strength peace and love and joy ⭐️😀

[@getupwithmelol]

Amen god bless

[@rodrigotaverna6024]

I’m Rod and I ain’t Dead!!! WTF!!!

[@getupwithmelol]

Rodrigo Taverna stfu you’re such a idiot

[@getupwithmelol]

Rodrigo Taverna there’s so many roms you and his friend died

[@Kkr683]

Who is rod

[@tunji2468]

Sad. Sometimes you don't learn your lessons before you learn them the hard way. RIP to the innocent woman. I cant imagine the overwhelming regret and grief Ruggs feels. I pray he reflects and can now use his life to change other's lives.

[@jameslowery7557]

I sure hope this young man gets on a good team with good coaches. He deserves a chance to be great. All he needs is a chance and be injury free.

[@pillage-]

Hoping the Niners get him. We need a player like Ruggs!

[@Fewlatenights]

@@pillage- yeah after trading Eman I think ruggs will be that guy!

[@omarzaifulizan3064]

@@Fewlatenights we never traded eman... he walked in free agency

[@Fewlatenights]

@@omarzaifulizan3064 oh okay I thought maybe they traded or he played out his contract well anyways one of those guys will fill in that missing piece

[@Bear-pw7nu]

James Lowery he did

[@Aktion.808]

So sad to see Ruggs in this situation, i was his biggest fan, and now I'm crushed . There is no one else like him

[@kenstapler9146]

He seems like a good kid. We will miss you at Bama but we are going to follow you in the pros for sure.

[@aminjames9243]

12th overall to the raiders.

[@thefray123]

He’s coming to the San Francisco 49ers if the Raiders take Lamb at 12.

[@thefray123]

@Brando 4Pres. you guys lost to kirk cousins, so I would check your ego at the door.

[@thefray123]

@Brando 4Pres. I mean the Saints lose every year too. Sorry to trigger your soft feelings so badly man. You are right, we did lose the super bowl, but at least we beat the saints in their home stadium, and won the NFC championship, along with our division. Im not really sure what niner fan hurt your feelings so badly for you to act so high and mighty, but I wish you guys the best for next season. You guys definitely have a fantastic receiver core and well rounded team. All the best

[@tafaofamily4819]

For sure.

[@devanlundstrom5508]

*gets scholarship from Alabama: maybe I should start takin this seriously I’m alright at football🤣

[@peytonajones4903]

Devan Lundstrom out of all things you comment 🤣🤣🤣 emojis when he talkin how he loss someone smh

[@novatv1202]

Fitz - he said nothing disrespectful about the one he lost i’m pretty sure so what is you’re very angry and confusing grammar response about🤔

[@peytonajones4903]

NovaTV he made a little joke out of a sad story and put it in the comment section and it was not even funny it was stupid so what’s the point of pullin a joke out of a sad incident don’t care if he did not mention the loss

[@novatv1202]

Fitz - oh i didn’t know he was joking about his death if that’s what your saying my bad

[@peytonajones4903]

Devan Lundstrom no he was not I think I took it the wrong way my bad

[@tanke56]

Great success story……and to think that now he’s going to be charged with a fatal DUI 😔 Damn!

[@noobguy80]

instead of vindicating this kid, try love. how are some of yall so filled with hate. he's getting what he deserves.

[@c-breezy307]

💯

[@thaddeuspuzdrakiewicz1436]

exactly man

[@anonanon8794]

People venting because of how horrendous the accident was and because it was so unecessary and avoidable. Thats why. You dont do something like what he did and not expect to get a ton of hate for it. 156 mph down a sidestreet...... poor young women and her dog just innocently minding their business end up getting burned alive in their car. All because of this kid being stupid and carless..... him and his gf showed no remorse at all for the victims. They were too busy bickering back and forth worrying about the trouble they got themselves into. Disgusting.

[@anonanon8794]

@@thaddeuspuzdrakiewicz1436 No

[@anonanon8794]

@@c-breezy307 No.

[@tjadventures9163]

sad to see this nice young kid make a bad decision yesterday....

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

Bad decision is locking your car's door with the keys inside. What he did is homicide.

[@Iamsoul00]

@@abdelkaderelbrazi You’re really on the hate brigade. He still made a bad decision no matter how you think of it.

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

@@Iamsoul00 You're right Michi. Technically speaking it is a mistake indeed. I just can't respect anyone who doesn't respect other people's lives. I feel for Tina, her dog and I just can't imagine what her family must be going through. And it wasn't some stupid accident where, for example, somebody gets a heart attack behind the wheel and crashes into a family walking on the sidewalk. This accident is just something that shouldn't have happened, ever. I really can't take it when innocent people have to suffer. But you're right, I shouldn't be on the hate brigade. I'm not killing anyone doing that but it doesn't make it any less wrong. I should try to let it go. I wish you a nice day.

[@franks979]

Welcome to Raider Nation Henry!!!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOO

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

This didnt age well

[@blacksheep1222]

@@synthwavedreamin2268 takes a real pos to take pleasure in other people's pain 🖕🏼🤡

[@MC-rf8sx]

That broke my heart I wish the kid the best nothing but love and respect to him his family and friends

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

I wish the fuck nothing but misery behind bars

[@ColdBloodedBastard]

You didn't wish hard enough.

[@Passportking01]

@@ColdBloodedBastard 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌😂

[@grundlefairy]

this hits different

[@nigerian_prince3273]

Welcome to the Nation!!!

[@mrperson0140]

Good luck young man and many blessing for you and your loved ones. Thanks for keeping Bama great.

[@davidgray1515]

Nothing about Alabama is great and NEVER has been.

[@gxjetmech4544]

Please do a follow up video “Road to da Big House”

[@G5_205]

Where ever he goes I’ll be a fan. God Bless his friend 🙏🏽

[@jhardin3758]

YFG RE welcome to the raiders fan base lol

[@G5_205]

j hardin 🤝

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is the Original Semitic Text, oh how we’ve been DECEIVED YaH The Heavenly FATHER was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@warriorsenthusiast]

even prison

[@G5_205]

@@warriorsenthusiast yes

[@ltrain231]

So mad at Ruggs for doin what he did, but also trying to be somewhat empathetic. As a raider fan, I hope the man can find some peace and realize what truly matters in this life. That man took innocent lives… RIP Tina.

[@xgengx7530]

Amazing how fast your life can change.

[@upliftinggodspeoplewithnushie]

I love this 🙏🏽❤️😀 blessings and favor to you and your family

[@hgkal808]

The strength of his mother and father blasts right out of the vid. I now know why the Raiders went with Rugg III. The strength of him along with his family and friends is the type that can move mountains. I am totally impressed with that young man and his parents. Strong strong strong. I would not be surprised at all to know that this family is a God loving family above all else.

[@hgkal808]

@@p___jjkjs Sure did. Turn ur back on God and find urself in the counsel of the ungodly. U have kids? Love without freedom is no love at all. Loveing God is a daily choice. No one can do it for u.

[@davidgray1515]

Totally unimpressed.

[@raidernation9964]

He's a Raider now. Welcome to the Raidernation.

[@JThom-yh3ef]

VIVAAAAA LAS VEGAS!!!!!!!!!

[@Jesse-pw1kk]

Raider Nation las vegasssssssssss last go just winnn babbbyyyyyyyy!!!

[@hkchrism]

Not anymore

[@grantprice10]

welcome to jail

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

NOT ANYMORE HES NOT

[@da_suntoucha7219]

Let’s this be a cautionary tale for everyone even without being intoxicated,he doesn’t have enough experience in driving to be going that fast!!

[@tomorrowknows3042]

I’ll never forget this Day , every school was closed. One of the saddest days of my life rod seriously was someone everyone knew he believed in people and worked his ass off

[@videogamephenom1991]

The Raiders have relocated to Las Vegas, and selecting a wide receiver in the first round is worth a start.

[@sportsalldaybro2826]

"Look at ruggs man so inspirational".

[@grantprice10]

is he still inspirational

[@Brian-zi8gy]

@@grantprice10 I dont think so he has too much speed i think

[@grantprice10]

@@Brian-zi8gy yea to fast

[@TheBigDogofCFB]

I really enjoyed watching him play at Alabama. He will definitely be missed by everyone, but he will definitely make us proud in the NFL. God Bless and #Rolltide

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

He sure made everyone proud... #thisdidnotagewell

[@grantprice10]

@@abdelkaderelbrazi lmao

[@davioncooper1001]

So humble welcome to Philly

[@Freegrace22]

This is such a tragic situation! Praying God peace for the both families! That poor girl , God help her family to heal. Henry isn’t a bad person but he made a very bad decision, no doubt many people have drank and drove but he got caught up thank God it didn’t happen to you ! Don’t drink and drive!

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

I never really got into drinking. Only less than 5 times a year and I started going to church at the beginning of January this year and got baptized Mormon. Though my sisters and parents are all Christian. All my moms side of her family is Mormon. I wanted to be different than my actual family so I stopped drinking/coffee and caffeine period at age 28. I’m the last one living with my parents and never moved out or really attempted to day quite yes because I am shy. I want to be like Henry ruggs but not make bad decisions like him.🙂

[@fernandorivas3545]

Prayer's for his friend and his family

[@marmarbama7394]

RTR....hope for great things for you.

[@062082shane]

Yea the more I watch his interviews the more I wish this never happened all in a year and he had big things coming

[@fernandorivas3545]

What kid. What a story behind make him so special. Proud of him. Let's go Raider's

[@grantprice10]

yea such a good kid

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Great guy all around

[@Supahmusic_]

God bless you and your family. So happy your a Raider!!!

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

He'll need gods blessings even more not that hes in prison

[@johnnyrobinson8168]

Phenomenal talent, great character and from an incredible family! What more could any team want! Good luck and God bless him!

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Yah he was just a little too fast for his own good...

[@kenamaro3942]

Great character. A year later, naw.

[@johnnyrobinson8168]

@@kenamaro3942 - I know right! WTF??? 🙄😔

[@TrxllOfficial]

STG this Video hit different now. Damn Bro Hate to see it 🙏🏾 Praying for Peace of Mind to Everyone involved !!!

[@coyotetance]

You’re going to be great at any part of life you will be able to do it bruh ❤️❤️👍🏿

[@Ryan-zt2xw]

All this gone in the blink of an eye

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

More like, gone at about 156mph

[@AnthonyC35]

All that hard work for nothing. What a senseless act!

[@johnnygutierrez9855]

I’m a raider fan glad to have u n rod with us let’s get it HR3

[@Westsideauditor1469]

So hard to watch this now, he absolutely destroyed his life all for a couple of drinks!!

[@chrisdukefields9868]

Who's here after crash? So sad

[@willmcdaniel5989]

His hops are just😮😮😮😮😮

[@DatBoiSammyP]

Huge Hog fan here, this kid is a class act. No wonder why he has had the success he has, hope he has even more

[@davidgray1515]

Definitely NOT. Why are people (especially in the south) such bad judges of character?

[@walterrosales8025]

Raider Nation is with you bro. I can’t wait to see you

[@dangermanv6133]

you still with Ruggs? :)

[@towmater7081]

I hurts so bad to Lose people close to you .

[@ericmoore2571]

Hello

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

...or see them die because of you.

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Yah im sure he will feel the pain for years to come now

[@davidgray1515]

Why you close to a stupid drunk entitled rich boy/man?

[@Jr_21_03]

Yessirrrr welcome to the raiders my guy

[@stevendarnell334]

Gumptown 334 ✊🏽 put on bruh congrats 🍾

[@rodgerramster988]

The good times is over for this man, and rightfully so. So very sorry for Tina Tintor just 23 years old and her beautiful golden retriever dog who burned to death in that crash caused by Ruggs speeding 150+ MPH in a residential neighborhood (!). Hard to believe he would be so reckless after his friend died in a car crash. Why why why? He was driving with his girlfriend in the care too!

[@rorodroseiamhim7624]

Year Later “You In a Accident Dang!! Rip To Tht Young Lady

[@teepot777]

#LeeU ❤️ You are making Rod soo proud 🕊️ #3

[@davidgray1515]

NOT!

[@mgsdmagnum3309]

He seem like the type of guy to leave it all on the field, here you go Denver hes all yours!!!

[@jamesm8337]

MGSD Magnum ... 😬😬😬

[@pepper540]

Lmao u wish he part of the raider nation babyyyyy

[@grantprice10]

@@pepper540 lmao

[@giovannifraser1504]

Rip rod man great friend 💕

[@broghandaley5594]

Love this kid man, just a humble, amazing guy💪🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

[@grantprice10]

amazing guy right

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Yah real great guy id say....

[@faydenereed4056]

He spent his life being a good guy! So hard to watch! He really made a huge mistake! God Bless the girl and her dog and God bless Ruggs he really never should have been served so much booze and he should have walked away earlier! He’s a great player but he knew not to do this!

[@coreybuschlen6859]

Love this kid man, I know we probably don’t need him but I’d love if he was a Tampa Bay Buc come draft day

[@llq4ever309]

Corey Buschlen That would be illegal lol I’m an eagles fan I’d like to get him but I really want CeeDee or juedy

[@michaeleiserman518]

Football Stock damn do yall need 3 fucking stud receivers like fucking chill leave some for the rest of us😂😂😂

[@VASTSports]

00pAnalysis Driven Nfl Discussion discord.gg/3AdWDgf

[@cesargalvez8432]

Y’all need to fuck off with the amount of offensive weapons y’all got lmao

[@coreybuschlen6859]

Cesar Galvez never

[@crackmarci]

U can tell pops a real OG

[@skazifyy1407]

And he continued down that road… at 156 mph

[@oy6257]

Crazy how that turned out

[@NFJIZZY]

Henry Ruggs 💯💪🏾 He Goin Hard For His Bro

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Now hes going hard in prison

[@hulaGUNZ]

Don't drink and drive folks.

[@NathanPsprague]

Welcome to the Nation!

[@jogotyourhoe7734]

Damn man

[@jasonhenderson6846]

Right Damn

[@Calvan808]

đón chờ những ca khúc tiếp theo của Phúc, càng nghe càng thích giọng ca của Phúc ❤️

[@Eth2one]

Definitely a super bowl title will be add to his journey ❤️

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

More like a super bowl of soup, through the hole in the prison cell door.

[@nik_2323]

Welcome to Raider Nation Youngin Cant wait to see you ball out in Silver and black 🔥

[@grantprice10]

can't wait to see him in orange

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

I think he will look pretty good in orange

[@nik_2323]

Very sad whats happened he had so much potential

[@bprolltide]

God bless you Henry

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

rofl lmfao

[@dirtysouth9166]

Alabama represent. 334 for life. You made it boi!!

[@clockehvac1240]

Why RUGGS WHY

[@marimartell3498]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS SIR!!! 🐘

[@jeremieboisvert6603]

Seriously watching his video and Damon Arnette’s pre draft interviews and highlights I seriously finally get why the Raiders chose those guys. They have a special aura!

[@fernandorivas3545]

Yes sir what a blessing. But his good. And fast. Prayer's for his friend and family. What a story about this kid. Man. Can't wait to see him in the raiders uniform go raiders

[@grantprice10]

what a story

[@CorruptHorse]

How are those players doing now? 😂😂

[@refugiolopez6194]

Wow.

[@OmarM42]

Are you going to make a: Road to Prison.

[@yorallo1909]

its ironic his friend died from a car crash, and now he going to jail for one.

[@FuckBoa]

Man I’ve been watching this shit and started liking you now you a raider let’s go raider nation

[@JackTheGod100]

What a good dude. Lets go Ruggs!!!

[@fernandorivas3545]

And let's go Raider's. What a kid. So proud of him. Can't wait to see him on the raiders uniform

[@JackTheGod100]

Fernando Rivas couldn’t agree more! Hopefully having Mariota throw to him as well

[@kamdhatt7648]

I’m a die hard raider fan and ruggs I’ll be a fan for life

[@TheWestDweller]

god damn this dude can ball

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Hes gonna be catching some balls for sure now, in prison

[@nsingh45]

same, i like basketball, but love football.

[@victorspersonal3253]

Well that’s crazy seeing what happened now

[@keironmurray8323]

here after his career has ended :(

[@jamesgilbey8672]

Reminds of Iverson in HS just amazing talent unfortunately lost on making a terrible decision.

[@clockehvac1240]

Except Iverson recovered James RUGGS is done. Ruggs didn't have that John Thompson in his life.

[@noetoledo8501]

Before this young man became a professional football player he was a humble young man and at a young age he lost his best friend in a car accident and now this young man caught a case for killing somebody while drunk. That is a sad ending for both.

[@jairwest5]

Duuuvvvvaallllll!!

[@Kosher93]

RIP Rod!!

[@JB-mb6lm]

I hate that people make terrible decisions in life that ruin families and change the course of history. Sad.

[@jeanillev5138]

Very sad for everyone involved in the accident

[@evrydayamerican]

Thank you Henry first for being a good friend and man. Second for helping us kick ass ROLL TIDE much love from Cullman Alabama

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

This didnt age well

[@williamsandow3530]

welcome to raider nation! lets get it!!

[@fernandorivas3545]

Yeah. Man this kid man. Am a Raider's for life can't wait to see him on the Raider's uniform

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

@@fernandorivas3545 Cant wait to see him in his little orange jump suite behind bars

[@guitarist1050]

Both ruggs and Jacobs have very inspirational stories. Both from bama to the nation. Let’s get it. #justwinbaby

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Hes talk of the town now XD

[@Cory2003]

Welcome to the RRRRRRRRRRRRAIIIIIDERRRRRRRRSSS man, do great things.

[@Nicefoolkilla]

Welcome to the Penitentiary! Dont drop the soap, whatever you do!

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Well by great things, do you mean killing an innocent girl zooming at 156 mph, yah he gon do great things LOL ROFL LMFAO

[@Cory2003]

@@synthwavedreamin2268 really? Dude, that is messed up, you know good and well this was a long time ago, don’t paint me in a bad way, just think before you type, christ!

[@scottmars567]

Going to the Cardinals #8. Good luck young man!

[@yournameshere]

He became a killer 156mph faster than he became a pro

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

Damn you can say that again !

[@wavey_p6340]

#LL3❤️