Oregon Ducks' Terrance Ferguson Going Viral As Breakout Star: NFL Combine Updates

UPDATES

SATURDAY

• Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson awed in his work out on Friday at the combine. Ferguson finished with the best 40-yard dash time of all tight ends, running an impressive 4.63-second 40 (1.55 10-yard split) with a 39-inch vertical and 10-2 broad jump. Ferguson has been tabbed as a prospect with a rising NFL Draft stock, solidifying a Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) selection.

Oregon Ducks Dillon Gabriel is garnering attention for his confidence in his ability over his 5-foot-11 height. "I'm not for everyone," Gabriel told CBS Sports.

FRIDAY

On Friday, Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad worked out. Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, receivers Tez Johnson, Traeshon Holden and running back Jordan James talked to the media.

• Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson ran the 40-yard dash on Friday. He finished with an unofficial time of 4.63 seconds on his second attempt. Ferguson's first attempt of 4.64 seconds was the fastest first attempt by any tight end who ran.

• Ferguson led all tight ends with a 39.00-inch vertical jump, although notable prospects like Penn State's Tyler Warren and Michigan's Colston Loveland did not participate in drills like the vertical or 40-yard dash.

• Ferguson's official measurements:

Height: 6-5
Weight: 247
Arm: 32 7/8"
Hand: 9 1/4”

• According to James Crepea of The Oregonian, Oregon defensive back Jabbar Muhammad is not running the 40-yard dash on Friday. He participated in other drills with the defensive backs, but he is planning to complete the 40-yard dash as well as other speed drills at the Ducks' pro day, per Crepea.

• Wide receiver Tez Johnson issued a warning before he runs his 40-yard dash on Saturday as part of his NFL Combine workout: "If you blink, you might miss me," he said.

• Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James is racking up the formal interviews at the NFL Combine, meeting with the Washington Commanders, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers according to The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler.

• Projected first-round NFL Draft quarterback Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss talked to former Oregon Ducks center Jackson Powers-Johnson about the Las Vegas Raiders. Dart has a relationship with former Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, who recruited him out of high school.

• Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel spoke at the NFL Combine on Friday morning, and he was asked about his meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly before the NFL Draft. Gabriel also spoke about his experience in college and how it might benefit him at the next level.

• Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson is linked as a perfect fit for the Denver Broncos. Why?

THURSDAY

Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad spoke and defensive stars Jordan Burch, Jamaree Caldwell, Derrick Harmon and Jeff Bassa worked out.

• Oregon Ducks linebacker Jeffrey Bassa registers a 4.63 in the 40-yard dash.

• Oregon Ducks EDGE Jordan Burch registers a 4.67 in the 40-yard dash.

• Burch is down weight: listed at 295 pounds at Oregon and 279 pounds at the combine

• Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson predicts an eye-catching 40-yard dash time. “It’s gonna be fast," Ferguson said to media on Thursday. "I’m not going to give too many hints but it’s going to be fast.”

• NFL Network compares three-time Super Bowl champ, Kansas City Chiefs Chris Jones to Oregon Ducks' Derrick Harmon

• Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon's first run at the 40-yard dash is 4.97, unofficial. His second run is faster at 4.95, unofficial. Harmon is in an elite group of defensive tackles to record a time below 5 seconds. Would be 82nd percentile for the position. The 4.95 time is fourth-best among defensive tackles.

• Derrick Harmon is one of the best interviews at the NFL combine, according to the NFL Network broadcast

• Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell's first run at the 40-yard dash is 5.17, unofficial. His second run is slightly slower at 5.20, unofficial. It's a solid time for his size:

Height: 6-2
Weight: 332
Arm: 32”
Hand: 9 ⅜”

• Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson, a Colorado native, had an unofficial interview with the Broncos. Ferguson said he's love to play for his hometown team and be reunited with former Oregon quarterback, current Denver starter Bo Nix.

• Oregon Ducks leading receiver Tez Johnson has been picked to challenge for fastest 40-yard dash time at the combine. Johnson is a player to watch, when he competes in drills on Saturday.

• Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaylen Reed spoke to the Draft Network's

Ryan Fowler on on the toughest player he faced in the 2024 college football season.

“(Oregon Ducks wide receiver) Tez Johnson. A lot of people focus on the weight stuff but he’s like that for real… all my respect to him cause he’s a dog.” - Reed

• The Dallas Cowboys interviewed Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Jordan Burch and linebacker Jeffrey Bassa

• When talking to the media, Burch tabbed Oregon defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei and Da’Juan “Dink” Ruggs as rising stars on the Ducks.

• The Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon. Harmon said he could talk to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin “for hours.” Harmon also said he models his game after Steelers legend Cam Hayward.

• Ahead of the combine, Los Angeles Chargers' coach Jim Harbaugh spoke to his trust in quarterback Justin Herbert and how the former Oregon Duck is one of the greatest quarterbacks to play in the NFL.

• Speaking of beloved Oregon quarterbacks... Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix played through multiple injuries in his first season in the NFL. The former Oregon Ducks star had an offseason procedure but is already working out at the Denver team facility, according to Broncos general manager George Paton at the NFL Combine.

HOW TO WATCH

The NFL combine drills, press conferences, and on-field analysis will be available on NFL Network and to stream on NFL+

WORKOUT SCHEDULE

• Thursday, Feb. 27 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
• Friday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
• Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
• Sunday, March 2 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen

PREVIEW

An Oregon program-record 12 players received invitations to the combine, crushing the previous record of seven Ducks.

The 12 Oregon players who were invited to the combine are: quarterback Dillon Gabriel, running back Jordan James, wide receivers Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden, tight end Terrance Ferguson, offensive linemen Josh Conerly Jr. and Ajani Cornelius, defensive linemen Jordan Burch, Jamaree Caldwell and Derrick Harmon, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad. 

There were eight Ducks drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, which set a new program record. 2025 NFL mock drafts list 10-11 Ducks selected, which would break that record.

POTENTIAL NFL TEAM FITS

The Los Angeles Rams have been tied to Conerly Jr. to replace their breakout offensive tackle Alaric Jackson, who they may lose to free agency. The Minnesota Vikings are linked to Harmon with their first round pick.

Could Johnson be drafted to the Denver Broncos to reunite with his brother, quarterback Bo Nix? A recent mock draft from Bleacher Report has Denver selecting Johnson in the third round to join Denver coach Sean Payton’s fast-paced offense, an intriguing possibility and a would be "dream come true" for Johnson.

The Dallas Cowboys want to draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones and Gabriel could be a good fit. The Cowboys are set with Dak Prescott as starter but may need depth as both of Dallas' backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance are unrestricted free agents this offseason.

While quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward may steal headlines in a battle of which quarterback will be drafted first - Gabriel is the most experienced quarterback in the draft, with all the tools to be successful in the NFL.

QUOTABLE

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning raved about his former players who competed in the Senior Bowl, a group of NFL Draft hopefuls who have a chance to make Oregon history come April.

"They did an unbelievable job," Lanning told Duck Insider. "We're so grateful for the time that they gave us. It's fun when you talk about those guys, some of those guys had the decision, do they come back or not? What's the future look like? I think all of them, you know, appreciate the opportunity to come back, get better football, spend time with their teammates, and they've all performed really well."

"Now our goal is to see how high every one of those guys can get drafted. Unbelievable humans that are also great football players, that some NFL team is going to be really lucky to have," Lanning continued.

Where will Oregon's players be drafted? The 2025 NFL Draft is April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.