Jake Ferguson came in to the 2020 season considered one of the best tight ends in the Big Ten. The junior from Madison did not disappoint, as he led the team in most receiving categories while also improving as a run blocker.
Ferguson played phenomenally the first four games of the season as he averaged over five receptions, 58 yards, and caught all four of his season-high four touchdowns. After injuries and COVID-19 issues decimated the wide receiver room though, defenses completely blanketed Ferguson in an attempt to take him out of the passing game the final three games, and it seemed to work.