Fantasy football: Where to draft Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson

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Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson burst onto the scene in 2023 after being selected by the team in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Now 25, Ferguson has cemented himself as the starting TE for one of the most pass-heavy offenses in the NFL. Coming off his best season, Ferguson is expected to have another breakout year in Dallas. Below, we look at Jake Ferguson’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Ferguson has the potential to take a big step and be a top-5 fantasy TE. Ideally, he will build upon a solid 2023 campaign. The 6-foot-5 TE is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

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Jake Ferguson’s ADP: 81.02

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Ferguson has an ADP of 81.02 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 7th to 8th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is lower than that of teammate QB Dak Prescott (60.45), though.

Among tight ends, Ferguson’s ADP puts him 9th at the position, behind the likes of Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons, 65.90), Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo Bills, 62.22) and George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers, 60.06), and slightly ahead of Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders, 85.59), David Njoku (Cleveland Browns, 88.80) and Jared Wiley (Kansas City Chiefs, 105.92).

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Jake Ferguson’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 71 | 102

Receiving yards: 761

Receiving touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Ferguson?

Ferguson’s fantasy value should get a boost this season from the departure of key receiving weapons in Dallas and the enhanced involvement he should have in the offense. The Cowboys lost RB Tony Pollard and WR Michael Gallup in the offseason, 2 key weapons who ranked 4th and 5th, respectively, in targets in 2023.

Ferguson should be a top option for Prescott, who threw for over 4,500 passing yards last season. WR CeeDee Lamb, who is among the best fantasy options in the NFL, will see safety help or double coverage options, and that should allow for Ferguson to get more opportunities.

Going from 19 receptions for 174 yards in 2022 to 71 receptions for 761 in 2023 is a huge increase in production, and he should be able to do that again. Having just 5 touchdowns last season and 7 in his career, the large target needs to utilize his ability better in the endzone, and those opportunities should come. He’s likely going to be 2nd on the team in targets, and that should again provide 100-plus looks his way.

Draft Ferguson in the 6th round in PPR formats and then in the 7th in standard leagues. He should have a leg up in PPR formats given the style of play Dallas has. Expect a season where Ferguson could top 1,000 receiving yards and 80 receptions. He should end the season as a top-7 TE.

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