Video: Jake Ferguson TE Wisconsin in the 4th Round

[J12B]

He can replace Schultz.

 

[Xavier187]

Yea he has another of the same similarities as Schults but blocks better

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Yep

 

[Hardline]

Nice prospect. Looks impressive.

 

[visionary]

Rather take him in 4 than pay Schulz 12 million though the stupid Cowboys will pay him because he’s Daks friend

 

[reddyuta]

Rather take him in 4 than pay Schulz 12 million though the stupid Cowboys will pay him because he’s Daks friend

we are so done if we pay 2 TEs top money but both cant block worth a lick,heck they dont even have the will to get in front of a defender in the run game.

 

[visionary]

we are so done if we pay 2 TEs top money but both cant block worth a lick,heck they dont even have the will to get in front of a defender in the run game.

we are so done anyway buddy

 

[thunderpimp91]

Rather take him in 4 than pay Schulz 12 million though the stupid Cowboys will pay him because he’s Daks friend

You're not wrong on this, but I would put caution on the expectations for a rookie TE. Even the better ones coming out of the draft tend to need a couple years of development. Outside of QB it may be the toughest position to transition to in the NFL. You're expected to run WR caliber routes, and block like a T.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

You're not wrong on this, but I would put caution on the expectations for a rookie TE. Even the better ones coming out of the draft tend to need a couple years of development. Outside of QB it may be the toughest position to transition to in the NFL. You're expected to run WR caliber routes, and block like a T.

In terms of blocking against NFL defenders, sure. Not in terms of pass catching.

Schultz is not out there running the full route tree. He's a reliable check down and underneath route runner. I think a quality rookie TE can be had in this draft specifically that can give you the same.

 

[thunderpimp91]

In terms of blocking against NFL defenders, sure. Not in terms of pass catching.

Schultz is not out there running the full route tree. He's a reliable check down and underneath route runner. I think a quality rookie TE can be had in this draft specifically that can give you the same.

And thats a reasonable expectation. Still not confident I would set that bar for a 4th rounder, but we saw just this year Pitts, Freiemuth, etc did show an ability to make an impact in the passing game in year one.