BUTTE – A Butte native is staying in the Treasure State and playing football for the Montana Grizzlies.
Nathaniel Ferguson, a Bulldogs wide receiver and punter, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has pledged his allegiance to Missoula.
Extremely excited to announce my commitment to play football at The University of Montana🏈 Go Griz!🐻 pic.twitter.com/jMEVyL8dV3
— Nathaniel Ferguson (@BigFerg_) January 23, 2018
He’s the first player out of Butte in three years to commit to a Division I program. The last was Marcus Ferriter, who is currently playing for Montana State.