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Jake Ferguson

TE

A 4th-round pick (129th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Jake Ferguson has built an NFL career since. He's currently with DAL, in his 5th season in the league. He posted a 55.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 77th percentile among TEs. His volume stands out most — the 81st percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 248 catches for 2,144 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 250#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 4, 129th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
27

3th percentile among TEs

6 games · 24 targets

Role×0.14-0.14
Hands×0.1-0.98
Volume×0.12+0.92
Total EPA×0.22-1.43
EPA/target×0.3-2.13
Yards/target×0.12-1.76

Week 1 projection · @ NYG

Methodology
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec4.0 (2–7)56% 3.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec yds31.4 (7.3–55.6)52% 30.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst17▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility35▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size58▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands42▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat15▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability4▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share49▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share41▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency3▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume81▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DAL276171153
2025DAL55.6171826008
2024DAL28.11459494
2023DAL76.817717615
2022DAL55.211191742

Career profile

Jake Ferguson has appeared in 65 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 248 passes for 2,144 yards and 18 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with DAL: 761 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 76.8, in the 94th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
10
3.3/g
85
28/g
3
Away3
7
2.3/g
30
10/g
0
In division2
6
3.0/g
49
25/g
2
Out of division4
11
2.8/g
66
17/g
1
In wins2
7
3.5/g
54
27/g
2
In losses4
10
2.5/g
61
15/g
1
On grass1
3
3.0/g
23
23/g
1
On turf5
14
2.8/g
92
18/g
2
Indoors3
10
3.3/g
73
24/g
2
Outdoors3
7
2.3/g
42
14/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42
Week 2WAS4 rec, 43 yds, 2 TD80.9
Week 3BAL3 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD28.7
Week 4HOU3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 5TB3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD20.5
Week 6GB2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD42.2

Jake Ferguson — common questions

What position does Jake Ferguson play?
Jake Ferguson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jake Ferguson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake Ferguson has played for DAL (2022–2026).
Where did Jake Ferguson go to college?
Jake Ferguson played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Jake Ferguson drafted?
Jake Ferguson was selected in round 4, 129th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jake Ferguson scored?
Jake Ferguson has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 receiving).
What is Jake Ferguson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jake Ferguson rated 27.0 for 2026, the 3rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2022

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