Rams Draft Oregon TE Ferguson After Falcons Trade

The Los Angeles Rams selected Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, after trading their first-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for additional draft capital, including a 2026 first-rounder. Ferguson, Oregon's all-time leader in receptions and touchdowns by a tight end, brings athleticism and versatility, having caught 43 passes for 591 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season. He joins a tight end group led by veterans Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson and is viewed by head coach Sean McVay as a potential successor to the injury-prone Higbee. Ferguson impressed scouts at the NFL Combine and is expected to make an immediate impact in the Rams' offense. Although some analysts had linked Ferguson to the Denver Broncos due to his Colorado roots, he was ultimately selected by Los Angeles. His rookie contract is projected to be worth nearly $10 million.