Josh Ferguson (born May 23, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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for the

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, and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

High school career

Ferguson attended

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, where he rushed for 1,868 yards and 25 touchdowns.

College career

After graduating Joliet Catholic Academy, he moved on to the

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, where he majored in

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. In his senior season, Ferguson had 129 carries for 708 yards and three touchdowns.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

While projected to be taken in the fifth or sixth round, Ferguson was not selected in the

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. He signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016. On September 2, 2017, Ferguson was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 17, 2017. He was promoted to the active roster on October 20, 2017. On August 22, 2018, Ferguson was waived/injured by the Colts and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 18, 2018.

Houston Texans

On October 16, 2018, Ferguson was signed to the

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practice squad, but was released a week later.

New England Patriots

On November 7, 2018, Ferguson was signed to the

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practice squad, but was released two days later.

Houston Texans (second stint)

On November 12, 2018, Ferguson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 7, 2019. On August 30, 2019, Ferguson was released.

Washington Redskins / Football Team

On October 16, 2019, Ferguson was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 10, 2019, before being released on August 3, 2020.

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Illinois Fighting Illini bioIndianapolis Colts bio
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