Jake Ferguson
Jonathan Quinn "Jake" Ferguson is an American professional football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Early life
Ferguson attended James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. He played wide receiver and linebacker in high school. During his career, Ferguson had 1,795 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on offense and 314 tackles, five sacks, and five interceptions on defense. He committed to the University of Wisconsin to play college football.College career
Ferguson played at Wisconsin from 2017 to 2021. After redshirting his first year in 2017, Ferguson played in 47 games over the next four years, recording 145 receptions for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a senior, he broke Lee Evans' school record for consecutive games with a reception.College statistics
Professional career
Ferguson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. In Week 6, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a seven-yard touchdown reception in the 26–17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished his rookie season with 19 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and eight starts. In the 2023 season, he recorded 71 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games and 16 starts. In the Cowboys' Wild Card Round loss to the Packers, he had 10 receptions for 93 yards and three touchdowns.On July 27, 2025, Ferguson signed a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Cowboys, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season.
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Personal life
Ferguson's grandfather is former Wisconsin head coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez. He is of Spanish descent through his family roots in Asturias and Spain. Ferguson has spoken publicly about his ancestry and has worn the Spanish flag on his helmet during NFL games to honor his heritage.Ferguson has been in a relationship with Haley Cavinder since 2023, and the pair announced their engagement in April 2025.