When the Los Angeles Rams drafted tight end Terrance Ferguson in the 2025 NFL Draft, they felt they got away with highway robbery. Grabbing Ferguson in the second round was the ultimate payoff, as some believed that Sean McVay and Les Snead wanted him so badly that they were willing to draft him in the first.
However, the Atlanta Falcons gave them an offer they couldn't refuse for their first-round pick, adding a 2026 first-round selection that would become Ty Simpson, and two more 2025 picks. The Rams turned their 2025 selections into Ferguson and Konata Mumpfield, with McVay having his new athletic weapon that would revolutionize his offense.
We got a sneak peek of what that looked like last season. While Ferguson only hauled in 11 receptions,
they were a fun 11, as those catches resulted in 231 yards and three touchdowns. What those targets also revealed was that Ferguson is a matchup nightmare for defensive backs and linebackers.
On Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford spoke about where Ferguson is in his development, stating he has a deeper understanding of the nuances of the system and is staying level-headed through the growing process.
“I think just his comfort within the system and where he fits," said Stafford. "He's a sharp guy just like the rest of those guys. I think tight end is one of the toughest positions to come in and play early. You're an extension of the offensive line in both the pass protection and the run game, but then you've got to go out there and run routes and win versus certain coverages and leverages and all that stuff too so it's a big adjustment. It's a tough thing to do.
"I thought I did a great job last year, but the more years you get under your belt, the understanding and the ability to sit in that meeting room with those guys that he's in there with and just pick their brains and talk to them about how they're going to be successful and then channel that into his own game. I think that’s helped him out and obviously he's a really even-keeled guy. He doesn't get too high, too low, just comes to work every single day with a great attitude.”
Ferguson has looked fantastic throughout the offseason, and considering the team's evolution of their multiple-tight end offense, the second-year prospect could be the team's next superstar this season.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford shares insight into Terrance Ferguson's development
