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J.R. Ferguson

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College Choices

School Interest Offer Visit Recruited by
LSUCOMMITTED (02/3/2010)Offered10/30/2009Brick Haley
CaliforniaNoneOffered12/11/2009Tosh Lupoi
ClemsonNoneOfferedNone
Florida StateNoneOffered01/22/2010Odell Haggins
GeorgiaNoneOfferedNone
MarylandNoneOfferedNoneDave Sollazzo, John Donovan
Miami (FL)NoneOffered01/29/2010Aubrey Hill, Clint Hurtt
NebraskaNoneOfferedNoneJohn Papuchis
North CarolinaNoneOfferedNoneJohn Blake
North Carolina StateNoneOfferedNone
Notre DameNoneOffered11/20/2009Mike Elston
OklahomaNoneOfferedNone
Penn StateNoneOfferedNone
RutgersNoneOfferedNoneGary Emanuel
South CarolinaNoneOfferedNoneJay Graham
South FloridaNoneOfferedNone
TennesseeNoneOfferedNone
Texas TechNoneOfferedNoneJames Willis
UCLANoneOfferedNone
USCNoneOfferedNoneTodd McNair, Jethro Franklin
VanderbiltNoneOfferedNoneRicky Logo
Virginia TechNoneOfferedNone

Scouting Report on J.R. Ferguson

How we scouted: Film footage, In-person visits, Camp settingby Barry Every - 08/13/2009
  • SpeedBlue Chip
  • SizeBlue Chip
  • StrengthDivision I Player
  • AgilityBlue Chip
  • Lateral PursuitBlue Chip
On the Hoof: He is very well-proportioned with thick legs and powerbase. Could tone up just a tad, but he is not overweight by any means. He looks like a young, giant defensive tackle.
Needs Improvement: He needs to hit the weight room, get stronger and improve his pad level at the point of attack.
Most Impressive: He has the footwork of much smaller linebacker. He is athletic enough to change directions and chase down ball carriers from behind.
Conclusion: Playing at the high level of competition that he will see at Hargrave Military will surely improve his chances of making an impact as a true freshman.

Barry Every is a Football Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He has worked in the recruiting offices for Mark Richt at the University of Georgia, Bobby Bowden at Florida State University and Mack Brown at the University of North Carolina

Latest News

Position recruiting breakdown: Defense2/9/2010 Rivals.com Football Recruiting

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Egeaux relishes LSU opportunity2/5/2010TigerBait.com
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the SEC2/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams2/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
AMP: Ferguson is a Tiger2/3/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Top surprises on Signing Day2/3/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ego picks LSU2/3/2010TigerBait.com
Ferguson prepares to reveal decision2/3/2010TigerBait.com
New coach means chaos for Ferguson2/2/2010CaneSport.com
Big Ten Blitz: Big week for the Buckeyes?2/1/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
SEC Blitz: Big names on the board2/1/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
ACC Blitz: Waiting on Signing Day decisions2/1/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Video: The Big Ego2/1/2010Rivals.com
After UM visit, Ferguson ready for decision day1/31/2010CaneSport.com
FSU visits the Fergusons1/29/2010Warchant.com
SEC Blitz: Plenty of drama left1/29/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Whispers: Who has the edge for top prospects?1/27/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Big Ten Blitz: Looking to close strong1/27/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
LSU still in mix for Ferguson1/27/2010TigerBait.com
No nonsense Martin ready for future at Cal1/25/2010BearTerritory.net
Good visit for Erving and everyone on campus1/24/2010Warchant.com
Perseverance pays off with Ferguson1/19/2010Warchant.com
Stretch run awaits Ferguson1/15/2010TigerBait.com
Cal a Major Topic of Conversation With Kouandjio1/12/2010BearTerritory.net
Four Maryland stars revel in Army Bowl experience1/11/2010MDHigh.com
Army Bowl starting lineups released1/7/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army recruiting notes: Elam in the spotlight1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Which Army player has been the most fun?1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
East notebook: Intensity picks up1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army: East Team Tuesday stars1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Kelly keeps Ferguson's attention1/5/2010IrishIllustrated.com
Army: East Team Monday stars1/5/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army recruiting notes: OSU/USC for Henderson?1/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson weighs options for final visit1/3/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters1/3/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Local ties could help UM with DL1/2/2010CaneSport.com
Still a player12/24/2009TigerBait.com
Crab Bowl: Forbes excited about future12/17/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Furman plays new role at Crab Bowl12/16/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Crab Bowl: Who has the edge?12/15/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Crab Bowl to showcase Md. and D.C. area talent12/14/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson will wait until NSD12/7/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Canes in hunt for DE's final visit12/2/2009CaneSport.com
From the Road: Defensive talent11/29/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson added to Army AA East roster11/24/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson still considering UNC11/20/2009CarolinaBlue.com
LSU's working hard on Ego11/19/2009TigerBait.com
Category rankings: Defensive ends11/17/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Crab Bowl to showcase Md. and DC area talent11/13/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson talks visit11/4/2009TigerBait.com
LSU visit opens eyes of Ferguson11/2/2009TigerBait.com
Anticipation high for Ferguson10/29/2009TigerBait.com
Ferguson sets date for official visit to LSU10/23/2009TigerBait.com
Ferguson returns to the Hill10/14/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Ferguson to reschedule LSU trip9/25/2009TigerBait.com
2010 U.S. Army Player of the Year Watch List announced9/18/2009Rivals High
The Hargrave Factor9/1/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Recruiting Board: Defense8/31/2009GamecockCentral.com
Ferguson talks officials8/27/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Hargrave boasts another talented roster8/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Five-star knows of three visits8/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Florida headlines final state ranking releases8/6/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Kouandjio talks FSU visit, recruiting8/6/2009Warchant.com
Best of Top Gun Camp: Defense8/6/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Visual breakdown of Top Gun talent8/4/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
AMP: Ego Ferguson reveals final 14 at Top Gun8/1/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
N.C., Conn. prospects take hardware at Top Gun8/1/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
FBU Top Gun Camp: Thursday Hot 117/31/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Defensive line shines in Top Gun Camp7/31/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Big names arrive at FBU Top Gun7/30/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Nation's top prospects to compete at Top Gun7/29/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Rivals100 lineman still has UF on top7/28/2009GatorBait.net
Friday Night Lights Hot 117/28/2009GatorBait.net
Florida's Friday Night Lights Hot 117/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Five-star DL pays a visit to FSU7/24/2009Warchant.com
Blue chippers enjoy visit7/24/2009GamecockCentral.com
Friday Night Lights Preview: Defense7/24/2009GatorBait.net
Ferguson picks 216/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Whispers: Lupoi has Cal in the national mix6/24/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Premier Showcase: The Big Men6/17/2009ScarletNation.com
AMP: One-on-one with J.R. Ferguson6/17/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Bruins in the hunt for five-star6/17/2009BruinBlitz.com
AMP: DL dominate Premier Showcase6/15/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
N.J. Premier Showcase Hot 116/14/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Stars show out at N.J. Premier Showcase6/13/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Premier Showcase brings out the stars6/13/2009ScarletNation.com
Five-star DE Ferguson to visit UConn6/12/2009UConnReport.com
New Jersey event will be loaded6/8/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson focused on getting better5/31/2009VolQuest.com
Five-star opts for Hargrave5/26/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson looking out for No. 15/20/2009IrishIllustrated.com
Pitt among 20-plus offers for Top 15 player5/18/2009Pantherlair.com
LSU has Ferguson's attention5/8/2009TigerBait.com
Inititial position rankings for 2010 released5/7/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Future Lions represent in State College5/3/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
State College Nike Camp Hot 115/3/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson continues recruit travels4/28/2009TerrapinTimes.com
J.R. Fegruson talks West Coast4/24/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
From the Road: 2010 prospects make impression4/22/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ego trippin' in L.A.4/17/2009USCFootball.com
Big Ego in Los Angeles4/15/2009USCFootball.com
Scouting Defensive Prospects4/10/2009UGASports.com
Rivals100 DL planning Carolina visit4/9/2009GamecockCentral.com
Ferguson planning visits4/6/2009IrishIllustrated.com
Ferguson talks his time in Knoxville4/6/2009VolQuest.com
Ferguson has interest in Sunshine State3/30/2009Warchant.com
Ferguson is all business3/24/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Video Interview: DE J.R. Ferguson MD 5-Star3/21/2009HokieHaven.com
Md. DE will visit UM3/19/2009CaneSport.com
4-star lineman talks about Rutgers3/18/2009ScarletNation.com
Rivals.com Five-Star Showdown Hot 113/17/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Dawgs finally offer Ferguson3/17/2009UGASports.com
Prospects make news at Five-Star Showdown3/16/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
AMP: Ferguson wants fifth star3/16/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Top talent to come out for Md. event3/9/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Ferguson has extensive offer list3/6/2009DeaconsIllustrated.com
Ferguson discusses Junior Day visit3/2/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Super offer for Ferguson2/28/2009IrishIllustrated.com
Video: J.R. Ferguson can do it all2/27/2009Rivals.com
LB Forbes set to go out west2/22/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Elite 2010 Lineman Looking At Vols2/17/2009VolQuest.com
Hokies are in on top 2010 end2/13/2009HokieHaven.com
Terps Junior Day Recruit Profile 102/10/2009TerrapinTimes.com
Versatile DL Ferguson planning UNC visits2/10/2009CarolinaBlue.com
Fast start for Ferguson1/28/2009IrishIllustrated.com
Video: Ego Ferguson gets after it1/26/2009Rivals.com
Ferguson keeps piling up offers1/21/2009BlueWhiteIllustrated.com
Plenty of talent at first Junior Day1/16/2009ScarletNation.com
Rutgers offers top 2010 lineman1/5/2009ScarletNation.com
Two more offers for Ferguson12/12/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
2010 Spotlight: Defensive Line11/25/2008USCFootball.com
Ferguson open to all11/7/2008HuskersIllustrated.com
Rivals250 to Watch: Five-star candidates11/5/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Plenty of offers9/9/2008OrangeandBlueNews.com
Video: Ferguson Dominates the Line9/5/2008Rivals.com
Elite 2010 DT focused on season8/28/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Atlantic East loaded in 20108/7/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
UGA leaves an impression on Ferguson7/24/2008UGASports.com
Stars Perform at Dawg Night7/19/2008UGASports.com
Surprise visitor picks up Clemson offer7/18/2008TigerIllustrated.com
Keep an eye on these underclassmen big men6/27/2008ScarletNation.com
Ferguson talks Illini offer6/26/2008MDHigh.com

Stats

RushingReceivingDefense
Year AttYdsAvgTDNoYdsTDUTATTckTFL
2008 (Jr.)181246.94261167309732
2007 (So.)1768-6141771--106-

J.R. Ferguson reminds us of...

Johnathan Sullivan - DT Griffin, GA Ht: 6'3"Wt: 315 lbs Team: New England Patriots