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Sep 14, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson (6) rushes the ball against Washington Huskies linebacker Princeton Fuimaono (37) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Ferguson comes into the 2015 season with high hopes of being a premier back in college football. I think he has it in him to be one of the best and possibly a Heisman candidate.
Illinois football has relied on Ferguson to be the workhorse in the backfield for the last few years and now it is time for him to shine.
Every NFL team is looking for a multi-purpose running back that can not only run the ball but also catch the ball coming out of the backfield.
Ferguson reminds me a little bit of a Matt Forte. He can pound the ball when called upon but can also catch it coming off of a screen.
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Ferguson’s draft stock all depends on the year he has in 2015. I think he finishes the season with numbers that will jump off the page.
I can see him being drafted somewhere between the 2nd and 4th rounds. He will be a top 3 running back in the NFL Draft.
Ferguson will be drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.
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