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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. 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
34

13th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.66
Hands×0.1+0.00
Volume×0.12-0.81
Total EPA×0.22-0.93
EPA/target×0.3-1.33
Yards/target×0.12-0.47

2024 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).

Size6▶

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

Receiving

Hands22▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat35▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability42▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share29▶

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

Air-Yards Share32▶

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

Impact

Efficiency10▶

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

Volume21▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5NO1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 7SF—17.4
Week 8LV—38.6

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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