"Ferguson was such a popular match with the Rams (including as a top choice on some scouts’ and coaches’ 'Make Him a Ram' survey) that they even discussed whether they should take him at No. 26," Rodrigue wrote, "though overall the preference of the group was to trade back into the second round."

The 6-foot-5, 255-pounds Ferguson, who caught 43 passes for 591 yards and three touchdowns as a senior with the Ducks, provides depth behind Tyler Higbee.

The Rams could afford to take players who provide depth and optionality, and that’s what they feel they did by selecting Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in Round 2 and Michigan edge rusher