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WAS WAS

Josh Ferguson

RB

Josh Ferguson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2019 with WAS, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23 catches for 152 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 205#

College

Illinois

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2019

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
27.5

8th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 35 touches

Volume×0.1-0.48
Receiving×0.14-0.61
Total EPA×0.24-0.71
Conversion×0.1-1.20
Ball security×0.06+0.46
Yards/carry×0.12-1.14
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.15

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed69▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst56▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency3▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion9▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving25▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security68▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume47▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency28▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019WAS52.219
2017IND50.555316
2016IND27.5152020136

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Josh Ferguson has played in 21 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2016–2017), WAS (2019).

He has rushed for 34 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 152 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with IND: 136 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
7
1.0/g
65
9/g
0
Away8
13
1.6/g
71
9/g
0
In division5
7
1.4/g
33
7/g
0
Out of division10
13
1.3/g
103
10/g
0
In wins7
6
0.9/g
48
7/g
0
In losses8
14
1.8/g
88
11/g
0
On grass5
13
2.6/g
71
14/g
0
On turf10
7
0.7/g
65
7/g
0
Indoors7
3
0.4/g
29
4/g
0
Outdoors8
17
2.1/g
107
13/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 2DEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 3LAC2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 4JAX-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 5CHI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 6HOU—48.7
Week 7TEN—48.6
Week 8KC—48.1
Week 9GB1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 11TEN—48.1
Week 12PIT—48.9
Week 13NYJ11 rush yds, 0 TD25.6
Week 14HOU—49.1
Week 15MIN1 rush yds, 0 TD33.4
Week 16LV—47.4

Josh Ferguson — common questions

What position does Josh Ferguson play?
Josh Ferguson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Josh Ferguson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Ferguson has played for IND (2016–2017), WAS (2019).
Where did Josh Ferguson go to college?
Josh Ferguson played college football at Illinois.
How many touchdowns has Josh Ferguson scored?
Josh Ferguson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Josh Ferguson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Ferguson rated 52.2 for 2019, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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