Jelani Woods is a tight end for the New York Jets. The Indianapolis Colts took him 73rd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia. In 2022 he posted 312 receiving yards — 31st among TEs — with 3 touchdowns over 15 games. Born October 9, 1998, he is in his 5th season in the league.
Frequently asked questions
How did Jelani Woods perform in Week 3 of 2026?
Woods caught 1 of 1 targets for 20 yards in the Jets' 31–24 loss to Detroit.
What were Jelani Woods's stats last season (2025)?
In 2025 he caught 1 of 3 targets for 4 yards (114th among TEs) and 0 touchdowns across 4 games — 1.0 yards per game.
How many receiving yards does Jelani Woods average?
He averaged 1.0 receiving yards per game in 2025 and 25.9 over his last 10 games.
Is Jelani Woods injured?
No — he is active and not on the current injury report.
How old is Jelani Woods?
Jelani Woods is 27 years old — he was born on October 9, 1998.
What position does Jelani Woods play?
Jelani Woods is a tight end for the New York Jets and wears No. 86.
Where did Jelani Woods go to college?
Jelani Woods played college football at Virginia.
When was Jelani Woods drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts drafted Jelani Woods 73rd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.