Terrance Ferguson showed a lot of promise as a rookie last year. The Los Angeles Rams didn't give him many opportunities in Year 1, but as the season went on, he showed what made him a coveted second-round prospect out of Oregon.
He averaged an eye-watering 20.8 yards per catch, by far the most of any tight end in the NFL and the third-highest average when including wide receivers, too. So even though he only caught 12 passes, he turned them into 250 yards and three touchdowns (including playoffs).
Everyone saw his potential as a deep receiver, but the Rams didn't utilize one of his best traits: picking up yards after the catch.
According to Pro Football Focus, Ferguson led all FBS tight ends (min. 30 targets) with an average of 9.0 yards after the catch per reception in 2024. He was highly effective with the ball in his hands, forcing eight missed tackles on 43 total receptions.
Last season, Ferguson had minimal opportunities to create after the catch. He didn't force a single missed tackle, in part because his average depth of target was 17.9 yards downfield. The next-closest tight end was Darren Waller at 11.9, which ranked 58th in the NFL; Ferguson was tied for fourth.
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He averaged an eye-watering 20.8 yards per catch, by far the most of any tight end in the NFL and the third-highest average when including wide receivers, too. So even though he only caught 12 passes, he turned them into 250 yards and three touchdowns (including playoffs).
Everyone saw his potential as a deep receiver, but the Rams didn't utilize one of his best traits: picking up yards after the catch.
According to Pro Football Focus, Ferguson led all FBS tight ends (min. 30 targets) with an average of 9.0 yards after the catch per reception in 2024. He was highly effective with the ball in his hands, forcing eight missed tackles on 43 total receptions.
Last season, Ferguson had minimal opportunities to create after the catch. He didn't force a single missed tackle, in part because his average depth of target was 17.9 yards downfield. The next-closest tight end was Darren Waller at 11.9, which ranked 58th in the NFL; Ferguson was tied for fourth.
#yards #catch
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