Oregon Football Tight End Terrance Ferguson's Chance To Make Duck History

Oregon Duck tight end Terrance Ferguson was included on the preseason watch list for the 2024 John Mackey Award. An Oregon Duck has never won the John Mackey Award.

Bri Amaranthus | Aug 22, 2024

Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson has a chance to do something no other Duck has - win the John Mackey Award.

Ferguson was named to the watch list for the John Mackey Award, which annually recognizes college football’s top tight end.

Ferguson also has achance to break the Oregon record for most receptions by a Duck tight end this season. Ferguson needs 33 receptions to top 124 receptions set by Ed Dickson. Also, his 13 career touchdown receptions are tied for third-most by an Oregon tight end, two touchdowns away fomr the program record of 15 (Josh Wilcox).

Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

Ferguson chose to return to Oregon for his final season instead of entering his name in the 2024 NFL Draft. In 2023, Ferguson finished with 414 receiving yards and six touchdowns, tied for sixth-most among all FBS tight ends. Five of Ferguson’s six touchdowns came in the final six games, including a two touchdowns in the Pac-12 Championship Game.

The tight end is a main cog in a team built to challenge some of the biggest, most physical college football teams in the country as Oregon joins the Big Ten conference.

"The goal is a national championship, and we've been vocal about that because we believe it, and everyone in the building has that one goal," Ferguson told Oregon Ducks on SI's Bri Amaranthus. "I think when we're starting to put it out there and speak it into existence."

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound senior leads a mostly young and athletic tight end room. The Ducks will also look to senior Patrick Herbert for his leadership and sophomore Kenyon Sadiq, a fast-developing matchup nightmare.

Oregon kicks off the 2024 season vs. Idaho on Aug. 31 in Autzen Stadium (4:30 p.m. PT, Big Ten Network).

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Published Aug 9, 2024|Modified Aug 22, 2024

BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.