The Colts Unofficial Undrafted Free Agents List
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fhorseshoeheroes-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F04-2Fcurt-maggitt-ncaa-football-missouri-tennessee-850x560-f1f6e6ab443d2a7ca66c72072f36b1873f78229fa4e9b681928c6fb56babab8c.jpg)
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:
COLTS UDFA Josh Ferguson forced 1 missed tackle for every 4.4 touches on offense, the 9th-best rate in this RB class (min. 100 touches)
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 1, 2016
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."