Joseph Demarius “Jody” Fortson Jr is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Valdosta State University after transferring from Erie Community College and was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
Fortson was on the Chiefs practice squad for their Super Bowl LIV championship which earned him a Super Bowl ring. Despite an abbreviated senior season due to injury in which the Blazers won the Division II National Championship, Fortson was chosen to play in both the Tropical Bowl as well as the College Gridiron Showcase all-star events.
Where did Jody Fortson go to high school?
end Jody Fortson, a Buffalo native, and South Park High School graduate. Fortson played at Erie Community College before transferring to Valdosta State in Georgia. He then joined the Chiefs in 2019 as an undrafted free agent.
Fortson began his college football career at Erie Community College before transferring to Valdosta State. A Wide Receiver in College, Fortson tallied 37 receptions for 477 yards and 7 touchdowns in 19 games played for the Valdosta State Blazers.
