Having him is big-time for me and for this offense as a whole, Mertz said. It was inevitable that Ferguson would play for Wisconsin. Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, has been charged with kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents, James and Denise Closs. Ferguson was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round, 129th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. I grew up a Badger, Ferguson said. It didnt feel right to me. Thats part of the reason hes back. I think a lot of it was just 2020 as a whole being tough, just a ton of adversity and not getting that normal football feel, Ferguson said. 4 player in Wisconsin by 247Sports. He had 1,795 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on offense and 314 tackles, five sacks, and five interceptions on defense during his career. Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee Chair Dawn Alvarez Thomas, left, with her son, Jake Ferguson, after Wisconsin won the Las Vegas Bowl over Arizona State Dec. 30. Ferguson caught 19 of 22 targets for 174 yards and a touchdown over 16 regular-season games in 2022. 2018 Season: Earned first letter, playing in all 13 games with 2 starts at tight end Badgers' second-leading receiver with 36 receptions for 456 yards and 4 touchdowns caught 3 passes for career-high 62 yards and 1 touchdown vs. Illinois on Oct. 20 had career-high 5 receptions for 46 yards and 1 touchdown vs. Minnesota on Nov. 24 caught 4 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown at Iowa on Sept. 22 made 4 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown vs. Nebraska on Oct. 6 caught 3 passes for 61 yards vs. BYU on Sept. 15 had 4 catches for 43 yards in Badgers debut vs. Western Kentucky on Aug. 31, High School: Four-star recruit by 247 Sports and ESPN, three-star recruit by Rivals and Scout selected for finals of Nikes The Opening, rating as No. . He had 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. Ferguson has caught at least 30 passes each of the last three seasons. Senior linebacker John Chenal dips his wife in a picture after their wedding. Position: Tight End School: Wisconsin Current Year: Redshirt Senior Height: 6'5 Weight: 244 pounds Wingspan: 77 3/8 Arm: 32 1/4 Hand: 9 3/8 Jake Ferguson Scouting Report. Back in High school, he was a wide receiver and linebacker. Thats part of their identity.. Ferguson was born in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Brad and Dawn and comes from a football family. I love it here.. Jake Patterson, the 21-year-old Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs after killing her parents and held her in a remote cabin for 88 days , was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole . Ferguson remembers all those times the last few years when he could look up from the practice field and see Alvarez watching from his balcony. . . 26 Feb Feb Ferguson attended Madisons Vel Phillips Memorial High School. And Im going to try to do the same., More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25, former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File), FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson talks to reporters during an news conference at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He put his blood, sweat and tears into this thing. It didnt feel right to me. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez. Jake Ferguson was born on January 18, 1999, he is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Seahawks' John Schneider, Pete Carroll keep options open, Mariners excited about potential of Prelander Berroa, picked up in 'worst trade of 2022', Chris Flexen's future with the Mariners is uncertain, but for now he's 'happy' to be with team. Growing up as the grandson offormer Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarezwill do that. Ferguson has caught at least 30 passes each of the last three seasons. Alvarez noted one major difference between the two brothers. He was particularly effective on screens, taking one for 35 yards to get UW into Nebraska territory to open a second-quarter drive, and another for 10 . Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. 205-pound Inside Linebacker from Madison, WI. He wanted to put his stamp on this program, tight ends coach Mickey Turner said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He was born on October 12, 1993, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and grew up in nearby Menomonie, Wisconsin. Being around this place, its home to me, Ferguson said. I dont mean just as a player. It was inevitable that Ferguson would play for Wisconsin. Today's captains: senior TE Jake Ferguson, senior CB Faion Hicks and senior ILB Jack Sanborn. Being around this place, its home to me, Ferguson said. I just mean as a team. Ferguson has caught at least 30 passes each of the last three seasons. During his career, he had I love it here.. He loves this program. It was just part of how they were brought up. Ferguson is the fifth player in Wisconsin's 2017 recruiting class. Ferguson has totaled over 3.5 receiving yards in 55.6% of his games this year . Hes done some great things as a player. And then I think another aspect of it is the guys I came up with as a freshman, a lot of them are on that o-line. FERG TO DALLAS. "I am beyond excited to announce that I have committed and will be continuing my education and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin," Ferguson said in a post on his Twitter account. There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. Stats. Today, I'll be taking a look at Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson, a four-year starter for the Badgers. How much does Jake Ferguson weigh? Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (Introduced 02/24/2023) Committees: House - Oversight and Accountability; Natural Resources: Latest Action: House - 02/24/2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as . He broke Lee Evans school record for consecutive games with a reception as a senior. His bread and . [5], Ferguson was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round, the 129th selection overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jake Ferguson was born on January 18, 1999. I love Fergy.. He loves this program. 19 Penn State. 129 overall selection in the fourth round, the coaching staff knew they were getting a battle-tested player with a ton of experience. Wisconsin Badgers TE Jake Ferguson had a great Senior Bowl week, capped off with a productive performance in the game. MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson has a special understanding of his school's football history . Fergusons decision to return to school didnt surprise his teammates or his coaches. 129 overall) out of Wisconsin, where he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2021 after posting a team-high 46 catches. Fergusons grandfather is former Wisconsin head coach and Athletic Director Barry Alvarez. Ferguson has a special understanding of his schools football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. It didnt feel right to me. It was part of their makeup. Place An Ad - Call 262-306-5000/email: Conleyclass@conleynet.com, Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. Being around this place, its home to me, Ferguson said. Alvarez noted one major difference between the two brothers. Sitting down, talking to them, we thought we could do something really special this year.. 2020:John Mackey Award semifinalist, All-Big Ten first team (media) He had 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. I dont mean just as a player. Hes done some great things as a player. He loves this university, Ferguson said. UW tight end Jake Ferguson meets the media after the Badgers' 16-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. He hopes to reach the goals he couldnt achieve last year. I just mean as a team. Jake Ferguson agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys on a four-year, $4,364,884 contract that included a $704,884 signing bonus, $704,884 . When they were young, Joe would come to football camp and hed tell his mother, Tell Grandpa to pretend like he doesnt know me, when we had 500 kids out there, Alvarez said. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Fergusons ties to this program go beyond his grandfather. 6 Marquette beats Butler to clinch Big East outright, GOP Wisconsin budget committee heads say flat tax unlikely, Crash victim brought light to many around the country, West Bend womens brakes fail, crashes car into Panera, Farrow declares State of Emergency in Waukesha County, Bayshore parking structure partially collapsed. He played college football in Wisconsin. There are no statistics available for this player. And then I think another aspect of it is the guys I came up with as a freshman, a lot of them are on that o-line. Growing up around here, I wasnt ready for it to end. It was inevitable that Ferguson would play for Wisconsin. Fergusons older brother, Joe, played safety for the Badgers from 2013-17. Knowing that Im a part of this, knowing that I could possibly do something special here is awesome to me. Although Ferguson cant count on that happening all the time anymore, he knows his grandfather will still be keeping tabs on him. FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. [2] made 4 catches for . He loves this university, Ferguson said. Fergusons older brother, Joe, played safety for the Badgers from 2013-17. MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson has a special understanding of his schools football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. 19 Penn State. Game Notes, courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department. Fergusons rapport with quarterback Graham Mertz became evident when they connected on three touchdowns in a season-opening 45-7 blowout of Illinois. Ferguson plans to make him proud. 12 Wisconsin, Submit an Obituary Wash. & Oz. Ferguson has a special understanding of his school's football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Check out Jake Ferguson's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com . "Thank you to the coaching staff for believing in me and making me feel like a part of the Badger family.". Last night, the Dallas Cowboys won . Jake Patterson, the 21-year-old Gordon, Wisconsin man accused of abducting teenager Jayme Closs, who staged a daring and dramatic escape from a Northwoods cabin, is from a family with long ties to . Raped and murdered a woman and five children in Wisconsin and Illinois Feltner, Jeffrey: 1988-1989 7 7 Died in prison Nurse's aide who smothered patients to "end their suffering" Ferguson, John Errol: 1974-1978 8 12 Executed 2013 Murdered multiple people in the Miami-Dade County, Florida area Fernandes, Roberto Wagner: 2000-2001 3 4+ He committed to playing college football at the University of Wisconsin. 19 Penn State. There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. When they were young, Joe would come to football camp and hed tell his mother, Tell Grandpa to pretend like he doesnt know me, when we had 500 kids out there, Alvarez said. Growing up around here, I wasnt ready for it to end. And Im going to try to do the same., More AP college football:https://apnews.com/Collegefootballandhttps://twitter.com/AP_Top25. His dad, Brad Ferguson, played linebacker for Nebraska. Fergusons decision to return to school didnt surprise his teammates or his coaches. There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. I think a lot of it was just 2020 as a whole being tough, just a ton of adversity and not getting that normal football feel, Ferguson said. Did he even have a choice on where he was going to go for college? Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: Barry Alvarez: Three Decades of Excellence, University of Wisconsin-Madison Privacy Policy, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. The fifth-year seniors bid to help the12th-rankedBadgersbounce back from a 4-3 seasonbegins Sept. 4 when they host No. His dad, Brad Ferguson, played linebacker for Nebraska. Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. 2021Season: Earned fourthletter, starting all 13games at tight end led the Badgers with 46 receptions for 450 yards and 3 touchdowns career-high 9 catches in the season opener vs. Penn State 8 catches for a season-high 92 yards in win over Nebraska Jake Ferguson is one of the most popular former Wisconsin Badgers players in the NFL. It didnt feel right to me. In 2018, he earned first letter, playing 13 games as a tight end, starting two and finishing with 36 receptions for 456 . Alvarez noted one major difference between the two brothers. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I love Fergy.. 12 Wisconsin. Counties, Kohl's swings to surprise loss; warns on profit for year, Waukesha business owner sexually assaulted in store, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, Giannis returns, Bucks beat Nets 118-104 for 15th straight, No. Ferguson would have been a viable NFL draft prospect after last season but opted to return for another season, posting his intentions in a Twitter graphic on January 2, three days after Wisconsin . She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 2 tight end nationally finished career with 1,795 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns defensively, tallied 314 total tackles, 29 TFLs, 5 sacks, 5 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles as a junior, named first-team All-Big Eight Conference as a wide receiver and linebacker made All-Southwest Region at wide receiver by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as a junior caught 63 passes for 991 yards and 8 TDs as a junior, while also recording 99 tackles and 6 TFLs second-team All-Big Eight as a sophomore finished sophomore season with 133 tackles, including 22 TFLs and 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions three-year team captain helped lead Memorial to Division 1 state semifinal in basketball as a senior, earning third-team All-Big Eight Conference honors honorable mention all-conference honors in basketball as a junior also lettered in baseball coach was Adam Smith, Personal: Parents are Brad Ferguson and Dawn Alvarez Thomas father played football at Nebraska brother, Joe, played safety for the Badgers from 2013-17 grandson of former UW Director of Athletics andfootball head coach Barry Alvarez. caught 4 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown at Iowa on Sept. 22 . 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. [9], Ferguson's grandfather is former Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez; Alvarez was also an athletic director for the university. 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Jayme Closs, 13, has told authorities since her escape on Thursday that she was held captive at that same remote woodland cabin after her abduction in October from her family home in Barron. "(2) States and local educational agencies should empower parents to communicate regularly with Federal, State, and local policymakers and educators regarding the education and well-being of their children. He hopes to reach the goals he couldnt achieve last year. While Joe was sensitive about the idea people might think he would get special treatment because of his grandfather, Jake never had any issues about the family connection. He wanted to put his stamp on this program, tight ends coach Mickey Turner said. So when Ferguson had the option of ending his college career last year, he never seriously considered it. This season certainly will be different now that Alvarez has retired as athletic director. Senior fullback John Chenal said his June wedding was the best day of his life. More bio, uniform, draft info. He had30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. He had 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. 19 Penn State. 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. Theyve been going to bowl games since they were babies, Alvarez said. A fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in . He played wide receiver and linebacker in high school. Knowing that Im a part of this, knowing that I could possibly do something special here is awesome to me. "I didn't like 2020. And Im going to try to do the same., More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. He put his blood, sweat and tears into this thing. Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. Alvarez recalls how he occasionally would nod if he saw his grandson doing something well. I grew up a Badger, Ferguson said. Having him is big-time for me and for this offense as a whole, Mertz said. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers invited former Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson to their local day on Friday . I grew up a Badger, Ferguson said. MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson has a special understanding of his schools football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. The fifth-year senior's bid to help the 12th-ranked Badgers bounce back from a 4-3 season begins Sept. 4 when they host No. Ferguson played at Wisconsin from 2017 to 2021. Latest on Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Sitting down, talking to them, we thought we could do something really special this year.. 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