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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson (TE – Oregon)
6-foot-5 | 255 Pounds
Background
Terrance Ferguson was a four-star recruit who started eight out of 13 games played as a freshman, finishing with 17-141-2 (8.3) on the year. Was again a part-time starter in 2022, with 32-391-5 (12.2) on the year, leading the team in snaps at the position but rotating with two other players. He has been a full-time starter since then, with 42-414-6 (9.9) in 2023 and 43-591-3 (13.7) this past season.
Positives
Ferguson is an experienced tight end with essentially three years worth of starts under his belt. A tall, sturdily-built player who looks like a modern in-line “Y” tight end. Lines up all over the formation, playing as an in-line option, as an H-Back and as a receiver, with a relatively even distribution. Was often asked to motion and insert against linebackers in the run game. Engages with good form and a solid base as a blocker, showing good toughness and a sense of urgency; anchor and functional strength are above average for a modern tight end.
Works hard to stick with his man through the whistle, and drives his feet after contact. In the passing game, runs over routes, delayed releases, sneaks and flat routes, and stalks in the screen game. A smooth, relatively fast athlete who is capable of putting some pressure on defenses on runaway routes/man-beaters like overs, crossers and other patterns of that nature.
Looks pretty fast working down the seams. Shows a good feel for the soft spots in zone coverage. Makes nice adjustments to throws away from his frame. Not the most powerful runner after the catch, but does a pretty nice job of getting upfield quickly and showing competitiveness to turn man-beaters into first downs.
Negatives
Ferguson’s length could be a bit less than usual for a player with his size, so measurements could be important. His ability to sustain blocks is adequate, but can struggle to make it to the whistle because of balance issues and being a bit of a leaner. Tends to drop his head and bend at the waist at times. Has some trouble lining up opponents on the move when pulling or blocking from motion across the formation in the run game.
Not the most accurate with his chips, or the best seller, when making delayed releases. Route-running could use more attention to detail, as he tends to glide through the stems of some of his routes. Dropped four passes this past year. Despite his size, hasn’t been a very impressive tight end in contested catch situations, going just 8/22 on his career (36.4%), per Pro Football Focus (PFF). His power and physicality as a runner are a bit less than anticipated.
Summary
A big tight end who can be moved around the offense, serving as an in-line option, an H-Back or a slot receiver, and who shows above-average athleticism, functional strength and competitiveness. Still not a finished product at this point, however, as his balance and ability to sustain as a blocker leave something to be desired.
Ferguson also hasn’t been able to successfully use his frame to win contested catches as often as expected. Has been getting some second-day consideration and could eventually justify that, but as it currently stands, seems more like a mid-round value.
Projection: Round 3/Round 4
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