James Ferentz

James Ferentz (born June 5, 1989) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. 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.

High school career
Ferentz played football at Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. He also wrestled earning second place at the Iowa high school wrestling tournament his senior year.

College career
Ferentz attended and played college football at Iowa from 2008–2012. He 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. In the 2015 regular season, he played in 13 games. 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. In the 2016 season, he appeared in six games for the Broncos.

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. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.

On September 1, 2018, Ferentz was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day. Ferentz was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 3, 2018. Ferentz won his second Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII.

On August 31, 2019, Ferentz was released during final roster cuts.

Personal life
James Ferentz is the son of Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz.