Terrance Ferguson
Summary
Terrance Ferguson was drafted in Round 2 (#46 Overall) in the 2025 Draft out of the University of Oregon. Ferguson has immediately become a pivotal role player in Sean McVay’s 13-personnel packages that he has featured in 2025 and bring his high energy and appetite for contact with him from his time in Eugene. While the former Duck is still getting his feet wet in the NFL, his early usage and trust from Matthew Stafford signify a positive developmental arc stemming from his rookie year.
Strengths
Size + catch radius: At ~6′5″ and ~247 lbs, with wingspan and reach advantages, he presents a big target for quarterbacks and in the red zone.
Receiving ability and ball skills: Shows ability to high-point the ball, adjust in the air, and make contested or off-target catches. Last Word On Sports
Threat in vertical/seam and zone concepts: His build, stride length and athleticism enable him to challenge defenses vertically or settle into zone voids. Bleacher Report
Versatility in alignment: Can line up in-line, as an H-back, or flexed out—offering schematics flexibility. Bleacher Report
Big-play potential: His combination of size, athleticism and receiving skill suggest upside to be a difference-maker in the passing game. Last Word On Sports
Weaknesses
Play strength / in-line blocking limitations: Although he likes contact, as a blocker at the point of attack, he struggles to sustain blocks consistently against stronger defensive ends or powerful rushers. Bleacher Report
Route-running nuance and short-area quickness: While effective on vertical or seam patterns, he is less refined in short-area create-separation moves and his agility in tight spaces is average. Last Word On Sports
Physicality and contested-catch match-ups: Though long and athletic, his physicality at the catch point and against press or box defenders might be exposed without further development. Last Word On Sports
Ceiling somewhat dependent on scheme fit and role: Because he has standout tools but not yet elite across every TE trait (blocking, short-area separation, creation off the line), his ultimate impact will lean on the offense using him well.
Fit & Outlook
Ferguson fits best in an offense that emphasizes multiple personnel, uses tight ends as receiving threats, and allows flexibility in alignment (in-line, H-back, flex). A scheme that leans on play-action, vertical seam threats, and mismatches at the tight end or flex-receiver position will maximize his strengths. He’s less optimally used in a system that demands the TE to be primarily a in-line, heavy run-blocker every down, or one who must beat physical linebackers at the point of attack on every snap. In terms of outlook: his floor is that of a valuable receiving tight end capable of being a reliable second option—someone who can stretch defenses, contribute in the red zone, and make splash plays. His upside is meaningful: with proper development (especially in blocking, route nuance, physicality) and in the right scheme, he could become a significant starting TE with matchup advantages and big-play ability. The key risks include usage in a mis-matched system, durability/physicality issues against defensive front-7, and slow technique refinement. Overall, Ferguson presents a promising blend of traits and projection with the potential to grow into a major contributor.