As the 2025 NFL Draft nears, 3rd time could be the charm to Rams landing a TE

6. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon

While I do not believe that the Rams will view any tight end prospects on Day 3, Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson is an exception to that rule. For starters, he is certainly talented enough at the position and draft history to creep up boards to a Day 2 projection before all is said and done. And secondly, he was a significant offensive weapon for a productive Oregon offense.

This young man stands 6-foot-5 and weighs in at 247 pounds. He recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at 4.63 seconds. He is an effective blocker, can run through arm tackles, and has been very productive for the Oregon Ducks. He is a bit raw in terms of matching his physicality and intensity to his size, but that is something that he can improve at with the right mix of coaching.

And he is blessed with remarkable athleticism:

Ferguson has the 'feel' of a diamond in the rough to me. He showed steady progress and development at Oregon, but is likely still underestimated as far as his NFL upside. He has mastered route running, Red Zone scoring, and blocking, areas that the Rams front office consider prerequisites for any tight end addition to the roster.

The Rams are usually not 'wowed' by combine performances. But Terrance Ferguson's combine performance what has already shown up in game tapes.

Projected: Round 4

7. Elijah Arroyo, Miami

While he was a bit late in collegiate production for the Miami Hurricanes, tight end Elijah Arroyo checks all of the boxes for an NFL starting tight end. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 250 pounds, Arroyo is a very intriguing prospect at the tight end position. Blessed with soft hands, a devious mind that loves to set up and fool defensive backs, and a willingness to lower the shoulder pads and run through defenders, Arroyo shows much more in terms of tight end than his college statistics.

In four seasons, he only caught 46 passes for 753 yards and eight touchdowns. And most of that, 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven touchdowns, occured in his final season. So there is a risk that his lone season of production was an anomaly. But on the other side of the coin, he played in an offensive system that stressed blocking for tight ends.

And that already endears him to the LA Rams football team.

But he was limited in both 2022 and 2023 due to a knee injury. So with some concerns over his medical history, he is very likely to suffer when competing with healthier rookies.

While his college production is limited, he has put plenty of masterclass traits on display. He knows how to head fake and use double moves to clear plenty of separation. He will change course to help out a scrambling quarterback. While he excels at seam routes, he flourishes across the middle of the defense as well. He even has a proactive sense of soft spots in zone coverages. Functionally sound, checks all the boxes. His medical history is the only risk.

Projected: Round 3