Should the Broncos draft Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson and reunite him with QB Bo Nix?

Could we see the Broncos draft one of Bo Nix’s favorite targets at Oregon on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft?

One prospect the Denver Broncos have shown interest in during the draft process is Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson. He is a 6’5”, 247-pound tight end and is viewed as one of the better receiving options at tight end in the draft. The Athletic’s draft guru Dane Brugler has Ferguson ranked as his 98th overall player in the 2025 NFL Draft and graded as his 7th best tight end in the draft.

He played a total of four seasons at Oregon and was a productive pass-catching weapon for the Ducks offense. During his four seasons at Oregon, Ferguson totaled 134 receptions for 1,537 yards and 16 touchdowns. This past season, he totaled 43 receptions for 591 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2023, in Bo Nix’s final season at Oregon, Ferguson was one of his top targets as he totaled 42 receptions for 412 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Player Profile

Terrance Ferguson | Tight End | Oregon

• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 247 pounds
• Age: 22 years old
• Hands: 9 ¹⁄₄ inches
• Arm Length: 32 7/8 inches
• 40-Yard Dash: 4.63 seconds
• 10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds
• Vertical Jump: 39 inches
• Broad Jump: 10’2”

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Scouting Report

Strengths

• Good size and length, long arms, and looks the part of an NFL tight end
• Athletic and has run after the catch potential
• Dangerous in the middle of the field and on seam routes
• Smooth route runner who can create separation
• Had chunk plays off screens and showcased his ability to make defenders miss at times
• Tracks the ball well, has good body control, and made difficult catches
• Good straight-line speed and had a 4.63 40-time at the Combine
• Reliable pass catcher with a low drop rate

Weaknesses

• The potential is there for him to improve as a run blocker but it’s adequate at best right now
• Likely just a move tight end in the NFL due to his lack of toughness and grit in the run game
• Struggles at times with contested catches

Terrance Ferguson RAS

What other analysts are saying about Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson

NFL.com’s draft analyst Lance Zierlein on TE Terrance Ferguson

Productive pass catcher with good size but an alarming lack of tenacity and fire when it’s time to run block. Ferguson saw adequate short-catch volume but was rarely asked to venture beyond the front yard as a route-runner. He has not shown enough technique or toughness to neutralize an NFL edge defender at the point of attack, but he can hit targets as a move blocker. Ferguson could improve in that area with additional coaching, but he might need to find the grit needed to compete against NFL tough guys as a run blocker to realize his full potential.

Final Thoughts

The Broncos signed veteran tight end Evan Engram in free agency but should still draft another pass-catching tight end in the draft. Oregon’s Terrance Ferguson makes a lot of sense for the Broncos due to his play style, fit in Sean Payton’s offense, and his history and chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix.

Engram is a 30+ year-old tight end coming off shoulder surgery. You need insurance behind him otherwise, the Broncos are back to having no receiving threat at tight end if he were to miss time. Ferguson would give them a developmental pass catcher who can come in and give the Broncos and Bo Nix yet another big athletic target in the passing game.

He did test really well at the Combine and benefited from many of the other top tight ends not working out. This likely raised his stock a little bit, but I still believe he is a late-day two-pick. If he is there in the third round and the Broncos have not yet drafted a tight end, I would strongly consider selecting him.

I’m not worried about his blocking. Listen, the Broncos already have their blocking tight ends and probably will add another at some point this offseason. They need more pass-catching threats at that position and Ferguson would give them that. He has some potential to improve in that area but even if he doesn’t, that’s not the end of the world. The ‘Joker’ position is not meant to block. They’re on the roster to be a mismatch and a pass-catching threat. I think he can be that and add depth behind Evan Engram.