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Jake Ferguson Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
27
Height / weight
6'5", 250 lb
Experience
5th season
Drafted
2022 R4, #129

2026 Season

PPR PPG
10.7
Pos rank
TE15
Rostered
81%

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Jake Ferguson Bio

Jake Ferguson is a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 87. Born January 18, 1999, in Rapid City, SD, he attended Vel Phillips Memorial and played college football at Wisconsin.

The Dallas Cowboys selected Ferguson in round 4, pick 129, of the 2022 NFL Draft.

In 67 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 240 passes for 2,101 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Cowboys2022–now Dallas Cowboys
2,101rec yds, 240 rec, 18 TD · 67 games
Best: 188.1 pts (2025)
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Dallas Cowboys Current team2022–present

    Selected in round 4, pick 129, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 55 of 67 games.

  2. College: Wisconsin

5 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. ContractSigned a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Cowboys.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 4, pick 129.

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About Jake Ferguson: Bio FAQ

How old is Jake Ferguson?

Jake Ferguson is 27 years old. He was born on January 18, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.

How tall is Jake Ferguson?

Jake Ferguson is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys.

How much does Jake Ferguson weigh?

Jake Ferguson weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Jake Ferguson wear?

Jake Ferguson wears number 87 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays tight end.

What position does Jake Ferguson play?

Jake Ferguson plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.

What team does Jake Ferguson play for?

Jake Ferguson plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a tight end. He has been with the Cowboys since 2022.

Where did Jake Ferguson go to college?

Jake Ferguson played college football at Wisconsin, after attending Vel Phillips Memorial (WI). The Dallas Cowboys drafted him out of Wisconsin in 2022.

When was Jake Ferguson drafted?

The Dallas Cowboys selected Jake Ferguson in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 129th overall pick, out of Wisconsin.

What round was Jake Ferguson drafted in?

Jake Ferguson was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 129th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.

What pick was Jake Ferguson in the NFL Draft?

Jake Ferguson was the 129th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round.

Where is Jake Ferguson from?

Jake Ferguson went to high school in Wisconsin, at Vel Phillips Memorial, before playing college football at Wisconsin.

When is Jake Ferguson's birthday?

Jake Ferguson's birthday is January 18. He was born on January 18, 1999 and is 27 years old.

How long has Jake Ferguson been in the NFL?

2026 is Jake Ferguson's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.

What teams has Jake Ferguson played for?

Jake Ferguson has played for the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.

What year did Jake Ferguson enter the NFL?

Jake Ferguson entered the NFL in 2022, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 5th season.