He wanted to put his stamp on this program, tight ends coach Mickey Turner said. Ferguson now wants to become a more complete tight end and a better conditioned player. 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. During his career, he had 19 Penn State. . Fergusons ties to this program go beyond his grandfather. This season certainly will be different now that Alvarez has retired as athletic director. He was born on October 12, 1993, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and grew up in nearby Menomonie, Wisconsin. 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. Every year, they descend on Mobile, Alabama looking to boost their stock and put their best foot forward in practice, in . Growing up as the grandson offormer Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarezwill do that. Ferguson has a special understanding of his schools football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Although Ferguson cant count on that happening all the time anymore, he knows his grandfather will still be keeping tabs on him. He wanted to put his stamp on this program, tight ends coach Mickey Turner said. During his career he had 1,795 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on offense and 314 tackles, five sacks and five interceptions on defense. Growing up as the grandson of former . There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. Jake weighs an approximate weight of 111 kg. I love Fergy.. Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. Game Notes, courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department. Where: Whitewater. Fergusons decision to return to school didnt surprise his teammates or his coaches. Last night, the Dallas Cowboys won . It was just part of how they were brought up. A four-year contributor at Wisconsin, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound TE registered 145 catches for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns during his . 23 in the country and No. It was just part of how they were brought up. Grandpa! He was just the opposite.. 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. I dont mean just as a player. It was just part of how they were brought up. 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. Just kidding. I just mean as a team. 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So when Ferguson had the option of ending his college career last year, he never seriously considered it. So when Ferguson had the option of ending his college career last year, he never seriously considered it. 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. Jake Ferguson has never divulged any information about his parents, he is a very private person who likes to keep his personal life away from media attention. 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. Following a redshirt year in 2017, he appeared in 47 games over the next four years, totaling 145 receptions for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns. This season certainly will be different now that Alvarez has retired as athletic director. Fergusons ties to this program go beyond his grandfather. FERG TO DALLAS. 2021; (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File). Stats. Ferguson has caught at least 30 passes each of the last three seasons. Ferguson caught all eight of his targets for 92 yards, leading the Badgers (8-3, 6-2 Big Ten) in both categories in their 35-28 victory over the Huskers (3-8, 1-7) despite seeing the double teams that have become regular throughout his career. Knowing that Im a part of this, knowing that I could possibly do something special here is awesome to me. Pick 4/129: Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin (6-5, 250), Jersey No. He loves this university, Ferguson said. 26 Feb Feb YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ferguson, a three-star athlete from Madison, Wisc., is the grandson of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez. "I just didn't feel like it was my last year yet," Ferguson said. 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. 2020Season: Earned third letter, starting all 7 games at tight end collected 30 receptions for 310 yards and 4 touchdowns had a career high 7 receptions and 3 touchdowns vs. Illinois on Oct. 23 while netting 72 receiving yards posted 4 catches for 51 yards and a score at Michigan on Nov. 14 tied a career high with 7 catches for 58 yards at Northwestern on Nov. 21 collected 5 passes for 54 yards against Indiana on Dec. 5 caught 3 passes for 14 yards against Iowa on Dec. 12 had 3 catches for 35 yards against Minnesota on Dec. 19 hauled in a 21-yard pass vs. Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Dec. 30. It was just part of how they were brought up. He hopes to reach the goals he couldnt achieve last year. Ferguson now wants to become a more complete tight end and a better conditioned player. Being around this place, its home to me, Ferguson said. It was inevitable that Ferguson would play for Wisconsin. Ferguson plans to make him proud. I just mean as a team. School: Wisconsin. TE Jake Ferguson, Wisconsin. Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. 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And Im going to try to do the same., More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Alvarez noted one major difference between the two brothers. Ferguson has a special understanding of his schools football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Alvarez noted one major difference between the two brothers. Ferguson played at Wisconsin from 2017 to 2021. Fergusons ties to this program go beyond his grandfather. I love it here.. made 4 catches for . In 2018, he earned first letter, playing 13 games as a tight end, starting two and finishing with 36 receptions for 456 . He had 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns a year ago to lead the Badgers in all three categories. Fergusons rapport with quarterback Graham Mertz became evident when they connected on three touchdowns in aseason-opening 45-7 blowout of Illinois. A fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in . Alvarez says the siblings had a blocking dummy set up in their playroom as kids. 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. UW tight end Jake Ferguson meets the media after the Badgers' 16-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. All rights reserved (About Us). Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, has been charged with kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents, James and Denise Closs. Jake Ferguson could have turned pro after the 2020 college football season. 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. One of my main goals is to do something that weve never done, do something that Ive never seen as long as Ive been alive here.. 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. Timeline. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He loves this program. Grandpa! He was just the opposite.. Ferguson attended Vel Phillips Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. One of my main goals is to do something that weve never done, do something that Ive never seen as long as Ive been alive here.. 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. 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). . Jake Ferguson was born on January 18, 1999. 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. I love it here.. You can read more about our, Seahawks Pete Carroll, John Schneider address report that Russell Wilson wanted them fired, Seahawks center Austin Blythe announces retirement, Use top pick on a QB? Alvarez says the siblings had a blocking dummy set up in their playroom as kids. He will earn a base salary of $705,000 and a signing bonus of $704,884 in 2022 while carrying an $881,221 cap hit and a dead cap value of $704,884. He broke Lee Evans school record for consecutive games with a reception as a senior. [3][4] After redshirting his first year in 2017, he played in 47 games over the next four years, recording 145 receptions for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns. There was no way he was going to go out on such a disappointing note. 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. MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin had plenty of changeovers within its offense in the last four seasons, but the one constant for the program was that tight end Jake Ferguson, no matter the injury, would be suited up and ready to make a play. 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. All-time record: 727-327-33 (.684) 2019 record: 13-1 MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson has a special understanding of his school's football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Ferguson is the fifth player in Wisconsin's 2017 recruiting class. He hasnt mentioned details about his siblings, soon as we have detailed information will update it. Sitting down, talking to them, we thought we could do something really special this year.. Knowing that Im a part of this, knowing that I could possibly do something special here is awesome to me. I just mean as a team. He hopes to reach the goals he couldnt achieve last year. View all articles Social . Jake Ferguson was a three-time All-Big Ten performer for Wisconsin, including a first-team selection (coaches) as a senior. NFL teams often look at what prospects did as freshman to predict how quickly they'll make transition to pros. So when Ferguson had the option of ending his college career last year, he never seriously considered it. 5 in the Big Ten by 247Sports. It was just part of how they were brought up. By Andy Ashong February 27, 2023 4 Mins Read. Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: Barry Alvarez: Three Decades of Excellence, University of Wisconsin-Madison Privacy Policy, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. He put his blood, sweat and tears into this thing. 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 . Alvarez says the siblings had a blocking dummy set up in their playroom as kids. MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 03: Jake Ferguson #84 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball while being chased by Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the fourth quarter at Camp . Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) jumps to evade a tackle by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Timarcus Davis (7) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college . Jake would come out, Id be on one goal line and hed be on the other goal line, and hed start yelling, Grandpa! Fergusons ties to this program go beyond his grandfather. 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. Ferguson announced the news of his commitment on his public Twitter account. Honors and Awards Ferguson has a special understanding of his school's football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. As a senior, he broke Lee Evans school record for consecutive games with a reception. Did he even have a choice on where he was going to go for college? With the growing stock of Wisconsin football, the Badgers expect to see even more talent selected in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. In his first season in the NFL, Ferguson had 19 receptions for 172 yards and two touchdowns. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Ferguson was also getting some interest from bigger programs, like Alabama. Rather, we focus on discussions related to local stories by our own staff. [1][2], Ferguson played at Wisconsin from 2017 to 2021. The Madison product earned All-Big Ten honors the last two seasons and recorded a team . ADVERTISEMENT McCabe began playing hockey at a young He wanted to be able to look back, and maybe he comes to a reunion in 15-20 years and hes with his buddies and (saying), Remember that game, that season, that year? I dont think last year was what he wanted to remember.. Thats part of the reason hes back. Ferguson attended Madisons Vel Phillips Memorial High School. 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. 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