When former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III pleaded guilty to DUI that led to death and vehicular manslaughter, it became major news and ended his NFL career. He received a sentence of 3 to 10 years in prison in August 2023.
Recently, Ruggs was moved to Casa Grande Transitional Housing, a facility just one mile from Allegiant Stadium—where he once played. He was on the Raiders’ roster during the 2020 and 2021 seasons and played his home games at Allegiant Stadium.
Many now hope that being so close to his old stadium might help reduce his sentence period. With this move, his early release date is set for August 5, 2026, and he will have a mandatory parole review on July 4, 2027.
Interesting: Henry Ruggs III is now incarcerated 1 mile from where he played for the #Raiders.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 31, 2025
The Nevada Department of Corrections’ Casa Grande Transitional Housing is about 1 mile from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/a1mQcljERg
The Nevada Parole Board can decide if Henry Ruggs III is a danger, which might delay his release. Officials will closely watch his behavior and rule-following as he moves from Stewart Conservation Camp to Casa Grande. This will help the Parole Board decide if he can be released.
Henry Ruggs now making only $2.50 an hour in jail
After starting his prison sentence in 2023, a report in February 2024 revealed that Henry Ruggs III was earning just $2.50 an hour at Stewart Conservation Camp.
At the camp, inmates like Ruggs work for government offices and are labeled “community trusty offenders.” This means they are considered low-risk and unlikely to cause trouble or escape.
Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs is currently making $2.50 per hour working in the Nevada Prison camp where he is serving time.
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) February 1, 2024
The earliest Ruggs can be released is August 2026. pic.twitter.com/ycDCCB839w
However, people on social media had mixed reactions. Some felt his punishment was too light for his actions, while others believed he should be allowed to serve his time peacefully.