Terrance Ferguson Lands on John Mackey Award Watch List
Oregon finds another one of its offensive weapons on a watch list as preseason continues. As expected, tight end Terrance Ferguson lands on the John Mackey Award watch list. The award honors the best tight end in college football.
Ferguson was one of the players Dan Lanning was able to convince to return to Oregon after considering a move to the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder brings back some solid production at the position from last year. Ferguson was able to catch 42 balls for 414 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. Expect his production to increase this season if healthy.
Last years winner was Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.
About John Mackey:
John Mackey was one of the great leaders in NFL history, on and off the field. He was a Hall of Fame player who redefined his position. John was a courageous advocate for his fellow NFL players as head of the NFL Players Association. The legacy he leaves behind was also pushed forward by his wife, whose three-page letter to then-commissioner Paul Tagliabue in 2006 led to the “88 Plan” (88 was John Mackey’s uniform number) and that created significant financial assistance for former players battling dementia.
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As a player, Mackey revolutionized the tight-end position when he entered the NFL with the Baltimore Colts in 1963. Regarded as one of the all-time greats to have ever played the tight end position, John Mackey played in the NFL for 10 years and elected to the Pro Bowl five times. During his playing days, John “Mack Truck” Mackey was known for his tremendous speed and power.  He was a three time All-NFL Player and named to the NFL’s All Decade Team and to the league’s 50th Anniversary Squad. He also played in two NFL Championship games and two Super Bowls, including the victorious Baltimore Colts win in Super Bowl V. He utilized this platform to expand free agency rights, increase pension benefits and improve injury protection programs for all NFL players.Â
