
a foundational Panthers linebacker with proven tackling instincts
Robert Ferguson was a ferocious Georgia State linebacker who helped set the program’s early standard, finishing his career as the Panthers’ all-time leading tackler with 199 stops and tying for second in school history with 14.5 tackles for loss. He also brought durability and playmaking, appearing in every game of Georgia State’s first four seasons and adding two interceptions. That mix of consistency, range, and instinct is the real selling point: he’s the kind of linebacker you want if your team values toughness, reliability, and a tone-setter in the middle.