Terrance Ferguson has rare window to prove himself early in Rams' 2025 schedule

More than hype, Terrance Ferguson brings passion and production

Sometimes, actions speak louder than words. But the elation of being selected in the NFL Draft is pretty good stuff, too. The Rams have many highlights of players who learn that the Rams have selected them in the NFL draft. But the moment that Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson learned that he was selected by the LA Rams is among the best of the best:

The Rams may have been frustrated at failing to land a top tight end in the past two NFL Drafts, but perhaps they simply saved the best for last. Rather than package multiple picks to move up, the Rams landed a Round 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and emerged with a coveted tight end. Was he truly the Rams' top tight end selection?

Let's not play those what-if scenario games. The Rams did not hold OLB Jared Verse as their top option in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. But he ultimately was named the 2024 Defensive Rookie Of The Year. So things have a way of working out for the Rams.

But what makes Terrance Ferguson worth optimistic expectations? Let's start by shooting down one of his glaring weaknesses.

NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay loves Terrance Ferguson. So much so that he made it a point to debunk Ferguson's four dropped passes in 2024, placing him in the lower half in terms of drops ranking. But McShay clarifies the matter here. Just check out the embedded video below.

Another flaw that needs to be debunked is the perceived regression in 2024. Keep in mind that Terrance Ferguson was former quarterback Bo Nix's favored target through 2023, putting up 414 receiving yards and six touchdowns. But he quickly connected with chemistry for new QB Dillon Gabriel in 2024. While his touchdowns decreased to three, his receiving yards improved to 591 yards. So Ferguson was able to pivot to a new quarterback quickly

What about athleticism?

Perhaps the best perspective was shared by former NFL TE Greg Olsen on a recent podcast of 89, a podcast hosted by Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer. It's a complete 2025 rookie tight end breakdown, and you can catch the breakdown of each player with the following legend:

0:00 - Steve + Greg
11:26 - Colston Loveland
24:04 - Tyler Warren
34:26 - Mason Taylor
45:12 - Terrance Ferguson
50: 34 - Elijah Arroyo
1:03:18 - Harold Fannin Jr

This is one you want to catch. Steve Smith Sr. and Greg Olsen know the NFL, and their praise of Terrance Ferguson as a comparative to Chief's elite tight end Travis Kelce. They love how Ferguson can change speeds instantly.

Oregon has borrowed strategies from the Rams offense, and that has led to a solid reason to bring Ferguson to the Rams offense. Some have argued that Terrance Ferguson was a true option for the Rams at 26. If true, then Greg Olsen touts the Rams grabbing Ferguson at 46 is the 'win of a lifetime.'

Whether or not you may have viewed Terrance Ferguson as an ideal fit in the Rams offense, many NFL experts, both analysts and former players, love this match. And that should be enough to buoy even the most skeptical critics to view Ferguson as a legitimate offensive weapon in 2025.