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Rodney Ferguson
SI Grade
3.15
Position: Class:
5Sr
School: Conference: Ht., Wt.:
5-11, 239
40 Time:
4.73

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Senior totals included 223/1105/13 on the ground with 14/101 as a pass catcher. Junior totals included 292/1177/13 carrying the ball with 18/264/1 as a pass catcher. Posted career numbers of 252/1234/7 as a sophomore when he led the Mountain West Conference in rushing. Also totaled 28/291/2 as a pass catcher that season.

POSITIVES: Ferguson has the size/speed numbers to play at the next level and the college productivity to back it up. He's a forceful ball carrier when focused yet for the most part plays rather passively. He possesses the physical skills to be a productive NFL ball carrier in a number of offensive systems yet may not possess the mental makeup to have a long career at the next level.

NEGATIVES: Does too much east/west running rather than taking it up the field. Plays soft seems as though he's going at half speed. Gathers into tackles and does not consistently play to his size. Must pick up the blocking intensity.

ANALYSIS: Gifted ball carrier with good size and running back skills. Displays vision, moves well on his feet and agile enough to turn the corner and get around tackle. Elusive for a big back, picks his way on the inside yet also shows strength carrying the ball with the ability to break the first tackle. Effective when he puts his shoulders into defenders and can run through piles or over opponents. Flashes skill as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

PROJECTION: FA

2009 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average Per Rush Touchdowns
1176 5.27 13
2009 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Average Per Reception Receiving Touchdowns
14 101 7.21 0
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