Blake Ferguson (American football) explained

Blake Ferguson
Current Team:Miami Dolphins
Number:48
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:21 April 1997
Birth Place:Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:230
High School:Buford
(Buford, Georgia)
College:LSU (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:6
Draftpick:185
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:67
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:7
Pfr:FergBl00

Blake Whittfield Ferguson (born April 21, 1997) is an American professional football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, winning a national championship in 2020.

Early life

Ferguson attended Buford High School (Georgia) in Buford, Georgia where he was ranked as the number one long snapper nationally by Scout and 247Sports. He was rated as two-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, 247Sports and Scout. He earned an invitation to play in the Army All-American game. During his high school career, he helped lead his team to three state titles in his prep career. He was the recipient of the Chris Rubio Award which is given to the nation's top high school long snapper as a junior and senior.[1]

College career

Ferguson played college football for LSU from 2015 to 2019. He played in 52 games at long snapper, and was also a two-year captain of the team.[2]

Professional career

Ferguson was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract on May 10.[3] He was named the Dolphins starting long snapper as a rookie.

On September 6, 2023, Ferguson signed a three-year contract extension with the Dolphins.[4]

Personal life

Fergusons parents are Tracy and Kevin Ferguson. He is the younger brother of Buffalo Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson. He has type 1 diabetes.[5]

In December 2023, Ferguson and his girlfriend Abbey Hale got engaged.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blake Ferguson . LSU . 7 June 2024 . 8 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Auzenne . Josh . 2020 NFL DRAFT: LSU LS Blake Ferguson chosen in 6th round (No. 185 overall) by Miami Dolphins . WAFB . April 28, 2020 . April 25, 2020.
  3. News: Gantt . Darin . Dolphins sign drafted long snapper . May 10, 2020 . . May 10, 2020.
  4. Web site: Miami Dolphins Sign Ferguson to Contract Extension. MiamiDolphins.com. September 6, 2023.
  5. Web site: Brown . Chris . Brotherly bond: Blake Ferguson aims to join his mentor and brother Reid Ferguson in the NFL . Buffalo Bills . April 28, 2020 . January 25, 2020.