The Los Angeles Rams added a few offensive weapons to the team during the 2025 NFL Draft with a rookie tight end, running back and receiver throughout the weekend.
But none of those three are more important than second-round tight end Terrance Ferguson, though, who is poised to take on a big role early to upgrade the entire pass-catching unit. The Rams have lacked a true game-changing tight end for as long as Sean McVay has been the head coach. And with Tyler Higbee aging and a bit injury-prone, the Rams will look to lean on Ferguson early in his career.
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Ferguson was named one of the non-first-round tight ends with breakout potential as a rookie, according to Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski. He predicted Ferguson will finish his rookie season with 50 receptions for 550 yards and five touchdowns.
“The Los Angeles Rams have been searching for a legitimate threat at tight end for a couple of offseasons and finally snagged one they liked with this year’s second-round selection of Oregon’s Terrance Ferguson.
“A year ago, general manager Les Snead tried to trade up for Brock Bowers, but the Las Vegas Raiders wanted nothing to do with moving out of the slot and passing on the elite tight end prospect.
“Ferguson was never a heavily featured component to the Ducks offense, but it was clear that he has the size, length, athleticism and skill set to grow into a large part of the Rams’ system.
“Expect Tyler Higbee to not be featured nearly as much as he was prior to last year’s injury-plagued campaign, with Ferguson getting more reps as he develops.”
The Rams already have a formidable receiving duo in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, with one of the better young running backs in Kyren Williams. The addition of a competent and consistent tight end would only make this offense even more potent in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams rookie named among breakout players for 2025