Teams oftentimes draft players based on traits rather than schematic fit, which can lead to early issues for those young players.
The Los Angeles Rams, though, didn’t appear to do that in the 2025 NFL Draft. L.A. added six players they felt could contribute early, and even traded up for three of them. One of those six players was among The Athletic’s 10 best scheme fits for the team that drafted them.
According to Ted Nguyen, Rams second-round tight end Terrance Ferguson’s play style as a “move tight end who can find the holes in zones” is perfect for Sean McVay’s offense.
“Few teams are as adept at understanding a prospect’s strengths and weaknesses and how they fit into their scheme as the Rams,” Nguyen wrote. “Their latest was Ferguson, whom they said they were targeting in the first round, before trading down and still landing him in the second round. On paper, the Rams potentially have one of the most explosive offenses in the league with receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. The team has been searched for a tight end since last year when they attempted to trade up for Brock Bowers. Sean McVay compared Ferguson’s play style to Chris Cooley and Travis Kelce, who are closer to big slots than in-line tight ends.”
Ferguson finished his collegiate career at Oregon with 134 total receptions for 1,537 yards and 16 touchdowns. That production is solid, but his ability to slide right in as a Season 1 contributor on offense would be a huge boost for the Rams in 2025. He is the likely heir apparent to Tyler Higbee’s starting role, but L.A. could also start utilizing more two tight end sets on offense with the addition of Ferguson.