Jelani Woods holds the TE · Depth spot in New York Jets’s tight end room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jelani Woods played 4 games in 2025 with a 23% snap share.

Jelani Woods is a 6'7" tight end from Ellenwood, Georgia who attended Virginia. The New York Jets signed Woods, who was selected 73rd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by Indianapolis. Entering his fifth season, Woods recorded 1 reception on 3 targets for 4 yards in 2025.

Virginiathrough 2021

Colts2022 – 2024

Jets2025 — present

CollegeVirginiaDraftRound 3 · No. 73 overall · 2022 · INDAcquiredAcquired from Indianapolis Colts · drafted thereHometownEllenwood, GA