How fast? Alabama WR's top speed almost hit the speed limit
Henry Ruggs III zoomed his way to the end zone in impressive fashion on Saturday as Alabama opened the scoring against New Mexico State with a 75-yard touchdown.
Ruggs was measured at running 23 m.p.h., according to Clay Keith, as he covered a net of 80 yards in 9 seconds. That was Ruggs’ only carry in the 62-10 Alabama victory, though it was close to being ruled a pass. He also had 4 catches for 66 yards and a TD, a 10-yarder.
For the season, Ruggs has 6 catches for 80 yards and a TD, which is fourth on the team in yards.
23MPH for @__RUGGS in case you were wondering….that’s not bad😉….thanks for the info from our data guru @ClayboJones12 and his technology from @catapultsports ….Roll Tide! https://t.co/zcGeZ0H5Ca
— Jeff Allen (@makennahsdad) September 8, 2019
What is this trying to say?
Rarely does a football player reach that speed, especially with pads on in 90 degree weather. Chubb and Michel’s top speeds was 22 mph, but that was on special teams usually, which is much different from catching a screen and then accelerating like that.
I get that it’s very fast, but what is this speed limit mentioned in the headline and never addressed in the article?
Oh.
It’s just SDS being SDS.
25 mph.
That wasn’t his top speed. He had to work around players and then coasted. This kid is lightening. However, I think Waddle and Metchie will be faster.
Ruggs and Waddle raced earlier. Ruggs won.