The Facts: Might Ferguson emerge as this year's version of Thomas Rawls, an undrafted rookie who goes on to outshine one of the most respected running backs of the past decade? "It's just in shorts, but he looks really good," HC Chuck Pagano said of Ferguson last week as the Colts wrapped up minicamp. "He's smart. He picks things up in a hurry. He's very, very athletic. He's a great receiver out of the back field. We can split him wide, we can displace him formationally. He's a mismatch out in space. He's got juice. He can go. He's got great vision."

Diehards Line: A dual purpose threat at Illinois, Ferguson was one of the premier receiving backs in this year's draft class. The Colts gave serious consideration to pulling the trigger as early as the fourth round, per Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star. When he fell out of the draft entirely, they lured him to Indiana with a $10,000 signing bonus and a total $35,000 in guarantees -- numbers rarely seen for undrafted free agents. As NFL.com notes, with the underwhelming quartet of Robert Turbin, Jordan Todman, Trey Williams and Tyler Varga behind 33-year-old starter Frank Gore, Ferguson used offseason practices to climb the depth chart and make an impression on the coaching staff. If Ferguson is still making plays once the hitting starts in August, the opportunity will open for a role in a high-octane offense with serious bounce-back potential.