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Joseph Fortson

TE

Joseph Fortson plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2024 with KC, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 160 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 226#

College

Valdosta State; Erie CC

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2024

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
57

74th percentile among TEs · limited sample

10 games · 13 targets

Role×0.14-1.08
Hands×0.1+0.90
Volume×0.12-0.50
Total EPA×0.22+0.31
EPA/target×0.3+1.14
Yards/target×0.12+0.47

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size5▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat56▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share8▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share20▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency88▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume44▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024KC34315
2022KC571091082
2021KC55.845472

Career profile

Joseph Fortson has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 160 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with KC: 108 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
32
11/g
0
Away7
6
0.9/g
76
11/g
2
In division2
2
1.0/g
51
26/g
0
Out of division8
7
0.9/g
57
7/g
2
In wins8
8
1.0/g
102
13/g
2
In losses2
1
0.5/g
6
3/g
0
On grass5
5
1.0/g
43
9/g
2
On turf5
4
0.8/g
65
13/g
0
Indoors3
3
1.0/g
52
17/g
1
Outdoors7
6
0.9/g
56
8/g
1

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI——
Week 1ARI1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD48
Week 2LAC—40
Week 3IND—43.2
Week 4TB1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD57.4
Week 7SF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 10JAX1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 11LAC2 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD80
Week 12LAR2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 13CIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 15HOU—37.8

Joseph Fortson — common questions

What position does Joseph Fortson play?
Joseph Fortson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Joseph Fortson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joseph Fortson has played for KC (2021–2024).
Where did Joseph Fortson go to college?
Joseph Fortson played college football at Valdosta State; Erie CC.
How many touchdowns has Joseph Fortson scored?
Joseph Fortson has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Joseph Fortson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joseph Fortson rated 34.0 for 2024, the 13th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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