The Rams are signing No. 46 pick Terrance Ferguson to a four-year, $9.71MM rookie contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Like virtually every 2025 second-rounder, the rookie tight end will set a record for guaranteed money for his draft slot. 82.8% of his contract (just under $8.05MM) is fully guaranteed, per Fowler; in 2024, No. 46 Jonathon Brooks signed a deal that was 74.1% fully guaranteed (via Spotrac).
Ferguson’s signing comes on the heels of the Colts’ agreement with No. 45 pick J.T. Tuimoloau, who reached 88.02% in total guarantees. If that number also reflects Tuimoloau’s fully guaranteed allotment, the gap between him and Ferguson would be significantly larger than the one between Ferguson and No. 49 pick Demetrius Knight, signed earlier today with nearly 80% of his deal fully guaranteed.
With both Ferguson and Knight putting pen to paper, deals should quickly fall into place for the players drafted between them: Cardinals No. 47 pick Will Johnson and Texans No. 48 pick Aireontae Ersery.
Ferguson, meanwhile, is all set to report for Rams training camp this week as the team’s highest selection in this year’s draft. He will push veteran tight end Tyler Higbee for the starting job and is considered the 31-year-old’s long-term replacement.
The Rams have now signed all six of their 2025 draft picks:
- Round 2, No. 46 (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon) (signed)
- Round 3, No. 90: Josaiah Stewart (OLB, Michigan) (signed)
- Round 4, No. 117 (from Colts): Jarquez Hunter (RB, Arizona) (signed)
- Round 5, No. 148 (from Bears): Ty Hamilton (DT, Ohio State) (signed)
- Round 5, No. 172 (from Seahawks through Vikings): Chris Paul Jr. (LB, Ole Miss) (signed)
- Round 7, No. 242 (reacquired from Falcons): Konata Mumpfield (WR, Pitt) (signed)