Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III Declares for NFL Draft

The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to have to re-tool in a big way come next season.

After losing star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to the NFL Draft earlier on Monday, stud wideout Henry Ruggs III followed in his footsteps and declared as well.

That's an awfully kind message to Alabama and Crimson Tide fans.

Ruggs is expected to be taken in the top half of the first round after starring for the Crimson Tide during his sophomore and junior seasons. While he was forced to leave the team's Citrus Bowl win over Michigan early due to a concussion, the speedster still managed to haul in 40 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns on the year, while competing with Jerry Jeudy and DeVonta Smith on the wide receiving depth chart. He also had two rushes for 75 yards and a score.

Mel Kiper Jr. has Ruggs as the No. 13 talent on his big board, which means he'll likely be hearing his name on the first night of the event.