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Where did Jody Fortson go to college? Did Jody Fortson play college football?

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Joseph Demarius “Jody” Fortson Jr. is an American football tight end for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).
He was born on 7th December 1995.
He transferred from Erie Community College to Valdosta State University and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chiefs in 2019.
Fortson was a member of the Chiefs’ practice squad during their Super Bowl LIV victory, earning him a Super Bowl ring.

Where did Jody Fortson go to college? Did Jody Fortson play college football?

He played his first year of college football at Erie Community College before transferring to Valdosta State.
Fortson, a wide receiver in college, had 37 receptions for 477 yards and seven touchdowns in 19 games for the Valdosta State Blazers.
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Despite an injury-shortened senior season in which the Blazers won the Division II National Championship, Fortson was selected to play in both the Tropical Bowl and the College Gridiron Showcase all-star games.
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