Jelani Woods

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• Selected by the Colts in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• After transferring from Oklahoma State, he competed in 11 games (10 starts) at Virginia (2021) and registered 44 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns.
• Appeared in 34 games (28 starts) at Oklahoma State (2017-20) and compiled 31 receptions for 361 yards and four touchdowns.
• Named a First Team All-ACC selection in 2021.
• Garnered All-Big 12 honorable mention accolades in three seasons (2018-20).
• In 2021, he led all ACC tight ends in receiving yards (598) and touchdown receptions (eight).
• Ranked fourth in the country in touchdown receptions (eight) among tight ends in 2021.
• Transitioned to tight end from quarterback after redshirting the 2017 season.

2021:

• Saw action in 11 games (10 starts) at Virginia and tallied 44 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns.
• Named a First Team All-ACC selection.
• Led all ACC tight ends in receiving yards and touchdown receptions.
• Ranked fourth in the country in touchdown receptions among tight ends.
• His eight touchdown receptions rank second in single-season school history (Heath Miller – nine).
• In a win against Illinois, he recorded five receptions for a single-game career-high 122 yards and one touchdown. His 122 receiving yards were the most by a Virginia tight end since 2005.
• Registered a touchdown reception in five consecutive games (9/11-10/16).

2020:

• Appeared in 10 games (nine starts) and accumulated eight receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown.
• Named an All-Big 12 honorable mention selection.
• In a win vs. Iowa State, he tallied single-season career highs in receptions (three), receiving yards (54) and touchdowns (one).
• Earned Academic Second Team All-Big 12 honors.

2019:

• Saw action in all 13 games (12 starts) and recorded 16 receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown.
• Garnered All-Big 12 honorable mention accolades.
• Helped pave the way for running back Chuba Hubbard, who led the FBS in rushing yards and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.

2018:

• As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 11 games (seven starts) and compiled seven receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
• Named an All-Big 12 honorable mention selection.
• Five of his seven receptions resulted in first downs.
• Averaged 17.1 yards per reception.

2017:

• Redshirted the season and transitioned from quarterback to tight end.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Cedar Grove High School and played quarterback.
• As a senior, he led Cedar Grove to its first state championship and a 13-2 overall record after he threw for 2,316 yards and 26 touchdowns. They defeated current Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills and Greater Atlanta Christian in the title game.
• In 2016, he was named an all-state honorable mention selection and was a first team all-region selection.
• In 2015, he threw for 1,992 yards and 20 touchdowns with only six interceptions.
• Competed in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl.
• Received Division I offers in basketball before choosing football.
• Ranked as the No. 20 dual-threat quarterback prospect by Rivals.
• Majored in management at Oklahoma State.
• First name is pronounced juh-LAW-nee.
• A native of Ellenwood, Ga.