//Donte Jackson preparing to face off with fellow speedster Henry Ruggs III

Donte Jackson preparing to face off with fellow speedster Henry Ruggs III

CHARLOTTE — Whenever a rookie begins the season as a starter, there’s an unknown element to how he fits his team’s scheme. With no preseason games in 2020, there’s even more mystery entering Week 1.

Such is the case for Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III and Panthers’ cornerbacks who will have to defend the speedster. The Alabama product ran a blistering 4.27 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in February — and was disappointed with it.

Ruggs has the kind of speed that keeps defensive coordinators up at night because he’s a deep threat on every play. And if he gets the ball in space, defenders have a hard time catching up to bring him down.

The Raiders selected Ruggs at No. 12 overall in the draft, feeling his addition could open the entire offense.

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