As a college student, you're depending on your scholarship money, money your parents send you. So I guess when people start talking about big figures, it doesn't hit me. D'Brickashaw Ferguson bigcollegedepend Change image and share on social
There's a number of years that went by going from a white belt to a black belt. And I think, in a similar respect, years go by with your maturation process, and it's just as important to be disciplined with that as it was in karate. D'Brickashaw Ferguson beltblackdiscipline share on social
We constantly had family conversations. A lot of conversations about life. We've always been a family to where we did everything together, whether it was karate or Bible study... I just really had a chance to look and learn. D'Brickashaw Ferguson biblechanceconstantly share on social
It's just a blessing from above. I can't stress that enough, because I don't feel like it's anything that I've done. For me to say, 'Well, it's because of this, this and that is why I've been able to play,' it's just a lie. I couldn't tell you why. D'Brickashaw Ferguson blessfeelhave share on social
I think, growing up, I was seen as the perfect power forward. For a long time, I thought maybe I was supposed to be a basketball player. D'Brickashaw Ferguson basketballforwardgrow Change image and share on social
I try to work on all aspects of my game, whether it be run, pass. I think you can never stop growing, and I definitely take that mindset. You've just got to keep on grinding. D'Brickashaw Ferguson aspectgamegrind Change image and share on social
I received a call from Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini. They asked me if I was ready to become a New York Jet. I quickly answered 'yes' and began to hug everyone at the table. D'Brickashaw Ferguson answeraskbegin share on social
The actual game is only part of the Senior Bowl experience - the practices are equally important. D'Brickashaw Ferguson actualbowlequally Change image and share on social
If I don't explain or tell some of my experiences, I feel like I'm doing guys a disservice because I know as a younger player, there's things I could benefit from the experience of an older guy. D'Brickashaw Ferguson benefitdisserviceexperience Change image and share on social
You don't have to worry about what happened last year; you can start fresh. D'Brickashaw Ferguson freshhappenstart Change image and share on social
