James Ferentz is a professional American football player who lines up in the center position for the National Football League’s New England Patriots. He stands 1.88 m tall and weighs 136 kg. He participated in football for Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa after high school, where he played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2008 to 2012.
While attending the University, he received a second-team Big Ten honor. The Houston Texans acquired his services in May 2014. On December 30, 2014, he penned a reserve/futures deal with the Texans. He was released by the Texans in September of 2015. He was picked up off waivers by the Denver Broncos that month. He participated in 13 games during the regular season in 2015.
He was released by the Broncos in May 2017. He committed to the New England Patriots in May 2017. On September 2, 2017, the Patriots released him, and the following day, he was added to the practice squad. On February 6, 2018, he penned a reserve/future deal with the Patriots. He extended his contract with the Patriots in March 2022. On August 30, 2022, he was discharged, and the following day, he was added to the practice squad. On September 6, he was added to the active roster.
Who Is James Ferentz Brother, Steven Ferentz?
James Ferentz has a brother called Steven Ferentz who is also a professional football player with the Miami Dolphins. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes football league at the University of Iowa.