Early Years
Ferguson attended Freeport High School in the Long Island village of Freeport, New York. He nearly gave up football during his freshman year in high school.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Ferguson was ranked as the No. 29 offensive guard prospect in the nation. He chose Virginia over Michigan State.
As a child he appeared on Nickelodeon's Wild and Crazy Kids and rode in a BMX vs. Horses race.
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