Jody Fortson

TE

#88

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-6

Age: 26

Weight: 240 lbs

College: Valdosta State

2021 SEASON

REC
5
YDS
47
AVG
9.4
TDS
2

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Biography

Third-year tight end enters his third NFL season with the Chiefs in 2022.
Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Chiefs in 2019.

Career Highlights:

Hauled in his first-career touchdown reception on a two-yard pass from QB Patrick Mahomes versus the Chargers (9/26/21). He finished the game with two receptions for seven yards to go along with his touchdown.
Grabbed his second touchdown reception in as many weeks, hauling in a two-yard touchdown shovel pass from QB Patrick Mahomes against Philadelphia (10/3/21).

Transactions:

Signed by Kansas City (2/9/21) ... Signed to Kansas City's practice squad (9/6/20) ... Released by Kansas City (9/5/20) ... Signed by Kansas City (2/4/20) ... Signed to Kansas City's practice squad (9/1/19) ... Released by Kansas City (8/31/19) ... Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2019.

Player Videos

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Jody Fortson MOSSES Washington DB on 27-Yard Grab

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson goes way up for a 27-yard grab against the Washington Football Team.

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Jody Fortson Reels in Patrick Mahomes' Shovel Pass for TD

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson reels in quarterback Patrick Mahomes' shovel pass for TD.

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Jody Fortson: "From what I've seen so far, dude looks good" | Press Conference 10/1

TE Jody Fortson speaks to the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 4 matchup with the Eagles.

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One-on-One with Jody Fortson after Week 3 | Chiefs vs. Chargers

Mitch Holthus goes one-on-one with Jody Fortson after the Chiefs loss to the Chargers in Week 3.

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TOUCHDOWN: Patrick Mahomes with a 2-Yard Touchdown Pass to Jody Fortson

Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes finds TE Jody Fortson for a 2-yard touchdown pass.

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Jody Fortson Mic'd Up: " There's something about this red that makes me feel...feel alive" | Chiefs vs. Vikings

TE Jody Fortson had the mic on during the Chiefs vs. Vikings game in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Jody Fortson: "You didn't get this far to only get this far" | Press Conference 8/31

Jody Fortson speaks to media.

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Jody Fortson: "This game brings me joy" | Press Conference 8/25

TE Jody Fortson speaks to the media

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Up The Hill with Jody Fortson | Chiefs Training Camp 2021

TE Jody Fortson answers the difficult questions at the Chiefs 2021 Training Camp.

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Jody Fortson Casually Grabs One-Hand Catch on 19-yard Pickup

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jody Fortson casually grabs one-hand catch on 19-yard pickup.

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Position Group Breakdown: Tight Ends | Chiefs Training Camp 2021

The Chiefs feature the best tight end in the game in Travis Kelce. Take a look at the full tight end room for Training Camp 2021.

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Jody Fortson: "In high school I wore number seven because of Tyrann" | Press Conference 8/24

WR Jody Fortson speaks with the media after Training Camp practice

Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
6	@Football Team	W 31 - 13	1	27	27	27	0
5	Bills	L 20 - 38
4	@Eagles	W 42 - 30	1	2	2	2	1
3	Chargers	L 24 - 30	2	7	3.5	5	1
2	@Ravens	L 35 - 36	1	11	11	11	0
1	Browns	W 33 - 29

Career Stats

WRTE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2021	Kansas City Chiefs	6	0	5	47	9.4	27	2
TOTAL		6	0	5	47	9.4	27	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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