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Published Feb 27, 2020
Tracking Alabama players at the combine on Thursday
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Tyler Waldrep  •  TideIllustrated
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Thursday, Alabama receivers Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III will finally get their chance to show off in front of NFL teams at the combine. Both players are already viewed as first-round talents, but a good workout Thursday could determine if either one becomes the first receiver taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be on-site as well, but he will not work out in front of teams as he has yet to be cleared for football activities.

WR Jerry Jeudy

Drills
Vertical Jump: 35.0
Broad Jump: 120.0
40-Yard Dash- 4.45 (T-11th)

Measurements
Height: 6-1
Weight: 193
Hand: 9 4/8
Arm: 32 1/8
Wingspan: 76

Outlook
Jeudy did well on Thursday even though he didn't dominate any one area. He's proven himself more than capable throughout his career at Alabama so Jeudy didn't need to blow NFL teams away.

He seems poised to become the first receiver taken in the upcoming draft, but one of his teammates might have something to say about that.

WR Henry Ruggs III  

Drills
Vertical Jump: 42.0 (T-2nd)
Broad Jump: 131.0 (T-4th)
40-Yard Dash- 4.27 (1st)

Ruggs ran a 4.27 during his first 40-yard dash attempt on Thursday night, giving him the third-fastest time for a receiver in the combine since 2003. He clocked in at 4.31 unofficial on his second attempt.

On Tuesday, Ruggs said he'd like to equal or beat the combine's record time of 4.22 set in 2017 by Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross. While he didn't do that, recording the fifth-fastest overall time at the combine since 2013 is no small feat.

Measurements

Height: 5-11
Weight: 188
Hand: 10 1/8
Arm: 30 4/8
Wingspan: 74 4/8

Outlook
Ruggs was widely regarded as one of the top receivers in the class before Thursday, and his stock will only rise after his incredible performance at the combine. His success in all three drills demonstrate that he's more than just a speed demon. Since 2006, Ruggs is the only combine participant run a sub 4.3 and record a vertical jump of at least 40 inches.

He should be firmly in the mix to be taken as the first receiver off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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QB Tua Tagovailoa

Measurements
Height: 6-0
Weight: 217
Hand: 10 (left), 9 7/8 (right)
Arm: 30 4/8
Wingspan: 75 2/8

Outlook
Tagovailoa is a generational talent and he seemed to have a good week at the combine despite not being cleared to participate. Success during his upcoming Pro Day in April will be crucial if he's going to become a top three selection in the draft.

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