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Jody-Fortson

Joseph Fortson

TE

#89

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-4

Weight: 226 lbs

College: Valdosta State

2024 SEASON

  • REC
    1
  • YDS
    5
  • AVG
    5
  • TDS
    0
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Biography

  • Fortson enters his fourth year with the Chiefs in 2024.
  • Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019.

Transactions:

Signed by Kansas City (10/4/24) ... Signed with Kansas City's practice squad (9/26/24) ... Released by Miami (8/25/24) ... Signed with Miami (3/15/24) ... Re-signed with Kansas City (5/31/22) ... Signed with Kansas City (2/9/21) ... Signed with Kansas City's practice squad (9/6/20) ... Released by Kansas City (9/5/20) ... Signed with Kansas City (2/4/20) ... Signed with 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 the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019.

Player Videos

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Patrick Mahomes Dissects Rams' Zone Defense with 21-Yard Throw to Jody Fortson

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes dissects tthe Los Angeles Rams' zone defense with a 21-yard throw to Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson.
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BIG PLAY: Patrick Mahomes Launches a 40-yarder to Jody Fortson to get in Red Zone

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes launches a 40-yard pass to Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson to get the Chiefs in the red zone.
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TOUCHDOWN: Patrick Mahomes Lasers 10-Yard TD Pass to Slanting Jody Fortson

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lasers 10-yard TD pass to slanting tight end Jody Fortson.
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TOUCHDOWN: Jody Fortson Comes Down with It In the Back of the End Zone

Preseason star Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson lives up to the hype with Week 1 touchdown catch.
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Jody Fortson: "I'm just honored to be here." | Pre Week 2 Press Conference

Tight End Jody Fortson speaks with the media after the pre season week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders
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TOUCHDOWN: Patrick Mahomes and TE Jody Fortson connect for their second toe-tap TD of game

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Jody Fortson connect for their second toe-tap touchdown of the game.
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TOUCHDOWN: Jody Fortson hauls in the first TD of the game from Patrick Mahomes

Jody Fortson catches a back-shoulder touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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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: "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 ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LOST
5 Saints W 26 - 13 1 5 5 5 0
7 @49ers W 28 - 18 0 0 0 0
8 @Raiders W 27 - 20 0 0 0 0

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
2022 Kansas City Chiefs 13 1 9 108 12 40 2 1 1
2024 Kansas City Chiefs 3 0 1 5 5 5 0
TOTAL 22 1 15 160 8.8 40 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
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