Indianapolis Colts see Josh Ferguson as a potential contributor

It was a surprise when Illinois’ Josh Ferguson went undrafted, but he has quickly found a home.

The Indianapolis Colts made adding Josh Ferguson as an undrafted free agent a priority. He’s a solidly built runner who has an excellent burst. This is someone who has also shown some potential as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

Indianapolis sees him as someone who could make an impact early in his career and be something special.

Ferguson’s youth and quickness is something that the Colts need in the backfield. Their plan is to head into the season with Frank Gore as their lead back. There’s still something left in Gore’s tank, but he is starting to show signs of his age.

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Gore has defied the odds by remaining productive into his age 33 season. We’ve seen plenty of talented running backs fall off the map once they hit 30-years old.

Indianapolis is taking a risk by putting so much on Gore and could be in trouble if he sees a major drop in production. The depth behind Gore isn’t great featuring several veterans who have failed to succeed despite being given several opportunities.

Robert Turbin is the first in line to take over for Gore, but he has been unable to stay healthy and just was effective when in the lineup. Jordan Todman is also on the roster but is better suited to be a 3rd-down back.

This is why it’s not crazy to think that Ferguson could be the team’s featured back should Gore suffer an injury or his age catches up to him.

We’ve seen plenty of undrafted running backs make an early impact. Last year it was Thomas Rawls who burst on the scene while filling in for Marshawn Lynch. He’s expected to be the featured back in Seattle this season.

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