Which Rams Player Will Break Out Next Season

Dalton Wasserman writes for Pro Football Focus , and he wrote an article breaking down one player who has the brightest future in 2026 for every team. The Rams have plenty of young players to choose from, but Wasserman believes the future is brightest for Terrance Ferguson.

"The Rams love their multiple-tight-end sets, and veteran Tyler Higbee is slated to be a free agent this offseason. That leaves Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson as the top internal options remaining at the position", said Wasserman.

Considering Ferguson was the third-string tight end on their depth chart, he had a successful rookie season where he was involved plenty of times in their offensive schemes. I doubt they'll be bringing Tyler Higbee back, which opens up even more room for him to have a better sophomore season.

"Parkinson is a favorite of quarterback Matthew Stafford, but Ferguson racked up 250 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season, including postseason play. Incredibly, he produced that yardage total across just 12 receptions. More big plays from Ferguson should be in store in 2026", said Wasserman.

Colby Parkinson is immensely talented, and if it wasn't for his catch against the Carolina Panthers, the Rams wouldn't have even made it as far as they did in the playoffs. I don't think he'll be going anywhere, but Ferguson is easily the most talented tight end they have on their roster.

He's a big target who can also run routes like a receiver, and his speed creates mismatches when most linebackers are guarding him. Perhaps not next season, but there will be a time when Ferguson is the undisputed starter for the Rams, and he's their tight end of the future. He's a perfect security blanket for whoever comes after Stafford and will be creating highlight plays for years to come.