On May 13, 2019, Jody Fortson signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs after switching to tight end in the NFL. On August 31, 2019, he was released, and the following day, he was added to the practice squad.
American football tight end Jody Fortson represents the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. Jody Fortson has won the Super Bowl and the NCAA Division II National Championship once each.
Jody Fortson played college football for the Valdosta State football team of Valdosta State University and was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
Fortson spent the remainder of the regular season on the practice squad, and the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. On February 5, 2020, the Chiefs re-signed him.
On September 5, 2020, he was released. The following day, he signed up for the practice squad.
What Is Jody Fortson’s Position: What Is Jody Fortson’s Jersey Number?
He wears No. 88 for Kansas City Chiefs.