South Florida's Impact Freshman: Miami Booker T. Washington ATH Jovan Ferguson
Overtown, FLA. -- The four-peat 4A state champions -- Miami Booker T. Washington continues to grab the attention of South Florida's elite incoming freshman year in, year out. The Tornadoes landed arguably the most electrifying incoming ninth-grader with the ball in his hands -- by adding [Gwen Cherry Bulls Jr. Midgets] speedy dual-threat quarterback Jovan Ferguson -- who stands 5-foot-10, 150 pounds and runs in the neighborhood of a 4.5 - 4.6, 40-Yard Dash (hand-timed) according to Miami Booker T. Washington football staff.
Ferguson leads his team out the bubble for the Pop Warner Division One Jr. Midgets National Championship vs. Virginia Beach Mustangs on ESPN. Final score (30-0). Ferguson recorded over a 150 all-purpose yards and 2 touchdowns to capture his second Pop Warner Divison One National Championship. (Pictured above)
The Tornadoes is certainly adding on to their tradition by adding a proven "winner" to their varsity roster this fall. Ferguson wrapped up a remarkable youth football career. He captured two Pop Warner Division 1 National Championships, and his win-loss record as a starter is a jaw-dropping 84-wins and 5-loses. Ferguson sports a 3.66 weighted GPA and was named a Miami Pop Warner Little Scholar. He's the idea student-athlete for head coach Tim "Ice" Harris as he returns the helm.
Generation Nexxt' All-South Florida First-Team QBs: (L-R) Edwin Rhodes, Jovan Ferguson and Brandon McDuffey, Jr.
Ferguson was named Generation Nexxt's Pre-Season #1 "utility athlete" and Top 25 overall prospect in South Florida for the class of 2020. Did you know? Ferguson clocked an electronically timed 4.96/40-Yard Dash during the summer as a seventh grader. Ferguson led all South Florida [eight-graders] quarterbacks in all-purpose touchdowns -- by finding the end zone an incredible 34 times. He rushed for 21 touchdowns and threw an additional 13 touchdowns. These statistics including an undefeated season -- earned him the highest prestigious honors in South Florida by being named to Generation Nexxt All-South Florida 1st Team at quarterback.
This off-season, Ferguson, made a clandestine decision to become
the Ohio State's Braxton Miller (quarterback turn wide receiver) of youth football. How did he fair? Ferguson started for nationally recognized -- Florida Fire 7v7 football team at both wide receiver and cornerback (Pictured above) -- helping his squad capture the War Zone Tournament championship.
The converted quarterback would also showcase is versatility by making the Miami Dolphins' [8th grade] Dade vs. Broward All-Stars Game -- starting at cornerback for Dade All-Stars. He was targeted four times. One resulted in a interception, the second was a forced fumble and the last two were in completions.
Ferguson is an intriguing wide receiver prospect that has caught the eyes of the #8 nationally ranked program in the country -- Miami Booker T. Washington from his efforts during practice surrounded by student-athletes who hold both D1-FBS and D1-FCS offers. Ferguson is currently competing for the starting job returning kicks, and he's going to see time at wide receiver this fall listed within the two-deep rotation. He's the Top 3 quickest amongst the Tornadoes wide receivers on varsity and Top 5 fastest.
"He's (Ferguson) the type of kid coaches dream to coach. Very talented, humble, coachable, he's a hard worker and also a fast learner", said Miami Booker T. Washington Wide Receivers coach Dominic Johnson. (Pictured Below)
Jerry Williamson's Thoughts on Jovan Ferguson:
"After observing the Tornadoes football schedule. I saw four-to-five games that will be blow-outs and opportunities for Ferguson as a returner and wide receiver to make plays. I think making the All-Dade County Team as a Honorable mention is realistic for the future star."
