2025 NFL Draft Positional Spotlight: Tight End

Measurables: 6-foot-5, 251 pounds

Snapshot: The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-rusher Jason Taylor and nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, Taylor tallied 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024. He dropped only one pass on 79 targets.

Pro Football Focus (Post-Combine): No. 72 overall (No. 4 TE)

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50 (April 2): No. 32 overall (No. 3 TE)

NFL.com: “Taylor is a big, athletic tight end with excellent quickness, hands and toughness. He primarily lined up in-line, but he also flexed out in the slot and took a few reps on the outside. He’s polished as a route runner, showing the ability to set up defenders, lean into them and then create separation. He has a big catch radius, hauling in balls above his head as well as below his knees. He is a pure hands-catcher, keeping the ball away from his body…Overall, Taylor has the ability to be a Day 1 starter with high-volume production.”

PFF: “Taylor is young and could still be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his strength…If he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and consistent contributor.”

For more on Taylor, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.

Measurables: 6-foot-5, 247 pounds

Snapshot: A four-year contributor for the Ducks, Ferguson left Oregon as the school’s all-time leader in catches (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) by a tight end. He put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine, too, by recording the top 40-yard dash (4.63 seconds) and vertical jump (39 inches) of any tight end at the event.

Pro Football Focus (Post-Combine): No. 77 overall (No. 5 TE)

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50 (April 2): Not Ranked

PFF: “Ferguson is a nice receiving tight end with the length to play some inline snaps.”

For more on Ferguson, check out his draft profile at…