Jazz Ferguson Explained

Jazz Ferguson
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:January 12, 1997
Birth Place:St. Francisville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:227
High School:West Feliciana High School
(St. Francisville, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2015–2016)
Northwestern State (2017–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

Jazmond Ja'Quan Ferguson (born January 12, 1997) is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at LSU and Northwestern State, and has also played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), and the Dallas Renegades and DC Defenders of the XFL.

Early years

As a junior at West Feliciana High School, Ferguson hauled in 67 catches for 1,137 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a high school senior, Ferguson recorded 889 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, as well as 561 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns. On defense, he also registered 87 tackles and 4 interceptions. He was ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver coming out of Louisiana. Ferguson also played basketball and track and field.[1]

College career

LSU

Ferguson committed to LSU as a 4-star recruit.[2] Ferguson did not record any stats during his freshman season in 2015.[3] In 2016, Ferguson only appeared in one game, recording 2 receptions for 17 yards.

Northwestern State

In 2017, Ferguson transferred to Northwestern State, where he did not play in his first season after transferring. In 2018, he appeared in 11 games, recording 66 receptions for 1,117 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns.[4] Ferguson declared for the NFL Draft on December 4, 2018[5] and attended the NFL Combine on February 27, 2019.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going Undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Ferguson signed with the Seattle Seahawks on April 27, 2019.[6] He was released on August 31, 2019, but was resigned to the practice squad the next day.[7] He was released on September 18, 2019.[8]

Dallas Renegades

The Dallas Renegades of the XFL selected Ferguson in their Supplemental Draft on November 22, 2019.[9] Ferguson finished the 2020 XFL season playing in 4 games, catching 9 passes for 54 yards. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10]

DC Defenders

After playing a small stint for The Spring League Generals in 2021, Ferguson was selected by the DC Defenders of the XFL on November 16, 2022, in the 4th Round of the Skill Position Draft. He was placed on the teams reserve list on January 25, 2023. He was activated to the active roster on March 14, 2023. Ferguson finished the 2023 XFL season playing in three games, recording one catch for 27 yards. He was waived on March 21, 2024.[11]

Personal life

Ferguson is the son of Jackie and Richard Harris, as well as the brother of former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson who died in 2022.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jazz Ferguson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . 2023-06-07 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Jazz Ferguson, Northwestern State Demons, Wide Receiver . 2023-06-07 . 247Sports . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2019-07-08 . Jazz Ferguson . 2023-06-07 . LSU . en-US.
  4. Web site: Jazz Ferguson - Demon Football . 2023-06-07 . Northwestern State University Athletics . en.
  5. Web site: Ireland . Doug . 2018-12-04 . Demons' WR Jazz Ferguson declares for 2019 NFL Draft . 2023-06-07 . Crescent City Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: NSU's Jazz Ferguson signs free-agent deal with Seahawks . 2023-06-07 . The Times . en-US.
  7. Web site: Seattle Seahawks add Jazz Ferguson to practice squad . 2023-06-07 . The Times . en-US.
  8. Web site: Alexander . Mookie . 2019-09-18 . Seahawks release Jazz Ferguson from practice squad . 2023-06-07 . Field Gulls . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-05-09 . Dallas Renegades grab Ferguson, Simon in XFL Supplemental Draft . 2023-06-07 . Northwestern State University Athletics . en.
  10. Web site: 2020-04-10 . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . 2023-06-07 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  11. News: Arlington, D.C., and Houston announce training camp roster moves . UFLBoard.com . March 21, 2024 . March 21, 2024.
  12. Web site: Hensley . Jamison . 2022-07-01 . Examiner: Ravens LB died from fentanyl, cocaine . 2023-06-07 . ESPN.com . en.