Position: Center Undrafted: 2014 College Iowa Hawkeyes football Parents Kirk Ferentz | Weight: 285 lb (129 kg) Role American football center Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Name James Ferentz Siblings Steven Ferentz | |
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Date of birth: (1989-05-06) May 6, 1989 (age 26) Current team Denver Broncos (#53 / Center) Grandparents John Ferentz, Elsie Mae Ferentz Similar People Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz, Steven Ferentz | ||
High school: Iowa City High School | ||
James ferentz
James Ferentz (born June 5, 1989) is an American football center for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Iowa. He has also played for the Denver Broncos.
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- James ferentz
- High school career
- College career
- Houston Texans
- Denver Broncos
- New England Patriots
- Personal life
- References
High school career
Ferentz played football at Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa.
College career
James Ferentz was named second team All-Big Ten while at the University of Iowa.
Houston Texans
Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans on May 16, 2014. He was waived by the Texans on August 30, 2014 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Texans on December 30, 2014.
On September 5, 2015, Ferentz was waived by the Texans.
Denver Broncos
On September 6, 2015, the Denver Broncos claimed Ferentz off waivers. On February 7, 2016, Ferentz was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.
On May 10, 2017, Ferentz was released by the Broncos.
New England Patriots
On May 18, 2017, Ferentz signed with the New England Patriots. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and signed to the practice squad the next day.
Personal life
James Ferentz is the son of Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz.