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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 95th 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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
76.8

94th percentile among TEs

17 games · 102 targets

Role×0.14+1.40
Hands×0.1+0.63
Volume×0.12+2.13
Total EPA×0.22+2.32
EPA/target×0.3+0.94
Yards/target×0.12+0.29

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.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

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

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility33▶

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

Size60▶

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

Receiving

Hands33▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat7▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability92▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share88▶

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

Air-Yards Share74▶

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

Impact

Efficiency86▶

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

Volume95▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DAL26.96171153
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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
34
4.3/g
378
47/g
4
Away9
37
4.1/g
383
43/g
1
In division6
25
4.2/g
304
51/g
2
Out of division11
46
4.2/g
457
42/g
3
In wins12
46
3.8/g
505
42/g
4
In losses5
25
5.0/g
256
51/g
1
On grass6
28
4.7/g
313
52/g
1
On turf11
43
3.9/g
448
41/g
4
Indoors8
32
4.0/g
382
48/g
3
Outdoors9
39
4.3/g
379
42/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB10 rec, 93 yds, 3 TD—
Week 1NYG2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD21.2
Week 2NYJ3 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD46.4
Week 3ARI5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 4NE7 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD82.9
Week 5SF3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 6LAC1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 8LAR4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD73
Week 9PHI7 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD88.1
Week 10NYG4 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD19
Week 11CAR3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 12WAS1 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD51
Week 13SEA6 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD85.8
Week 14PHI5 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD67.4
Week 15BUF6 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 16MIA4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD62.2
Week 17DET4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 18WAS6 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD92.9

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 26.9 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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