2nd Rd / Pick #46 - Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

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On the surface I’m underwhelmed. I thought Ferguson would be a third round/fourth pick. The Rams took a long time to make the pick. Maybe they were trying to trade back.
 

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Terrance FergusonTEOregon
Height: 6 - 5 |Weight: 247 lbs |RAS: 9.32

He doesn't always get the same flowers as the top tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft class, but Terrance Ferguson is one of the most well-rounded prospects this cycle. He's coming off a stellar 2024 campaign at Oregon -- 43 catches for 591 yards, with three touchdowns -- in which he showed he can be productive in the pros. At 6'5" and 247 pounds, Ferguson was one of the fastest and most explosive testers at the NFL Combine, and that athleticism shows up on film. His acceleration is more powerful than energetic, but he's a nuanced separator, as well as a solid RAC threat and dutiful blocker. An emphasis for Ferguson at the NFL level should be limiting focus drops over the middle. But, looking at the full checklist, Ferguson fills the boxes. Plus, he has an elite athletic profile to build upon.
 

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I assuming they're looking for Higbee's successor after he's done. Sounds like they will need to work on his blocking technique. A knock on him is he's passive as a blocker. But he's got some playmaking ability as a receiver. I suppose he'll be the TE3 to start the season. Behind Higbee and Parkinson. To me blocking is all about attitude. You can learn to be a good blocker if you want it bad enough. Question is, does he want it bad enough?
 

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First year probably pass catcher only in 2 TE sets.

One year in the weight room and I can see him getting stronger to be a better blocker.
I'm more concerned about the "want to" than any strength issues.:confused:
 

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Never had a 100 yd game? That sucks lol
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Meh. Feels high for him. Elite athlete for the position.

If he can be coached up? Maybe they’ll have something. Just hate picking a TE in a year where they should compete for a title… but have real needs.

That’s a “my preference” thing more than a second guessing.
 

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Meh. Feels high for him. Elite athlete for the position.

If he can be coached up? Maybe they’ll have something. Just hate picking a TE in a year where they should compete for a title… but have real needs.

That’s a “my preference” thing more than a second guessing.
What position do you think would have moved the needle for title competition this year?