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By Luke Schultheis

Nov 22, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson (6) runs with the ball during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson (6) runs with the ball during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Josh Ferguson, RB Illinois

Summary: 

The 5’9″, 198 pound senior running back rushed for 708 total rushing yards on 129 carries (5.5 ypc avg) and 3 touchdowns in 9 games:

However, he also made a significant impact through the air, as he caught 37 receptions for 280 receiving yards and 2 touchdown receptions.

While Ferguson doesn’t have the size to be a true “bellcow” of a running back, he does have the quickness and receiving skills to become a quality 3rd down or change-of-pace running back for the Colts backfield (via his NFL.com draft profile):

"DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 5 or 6"

"NFL COMPARISON Ronnie Hillman BOTTOM LINE Small and lean waterbug of a running back. Ferguson’s ability to change direction instantaneously and create explosive yardage as a runner or pass catcher could make him a dangerous weapon in the hands of the right NFL team. Ferguson has the hands and route running potential to be considered as a slot receiver option to go along with being a change of pace back. Ferguson won’t rack up a high number of touches in the pros, but he has the playmaking ability to make a game-changing play here or there."

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