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2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall

Jelani Woods Virginia Draft

Jelani Woods was drafted No. 73 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 19 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#73
Round
3
Draft class
2022
NFL games
19
Career AV
266th at Virginia

The pick

How Jelani Woods came off the board in 2022.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall · AFC South

Full 2022 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
College
Virginia ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'7" · 253 lbs
Hometown
Ellenwood, GA
Pre-draft board
No. 87 prospect75.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

19 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
19
Career approximate value
266th among Virginia picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
20253 years after the draft

Around pick 73

Who came off the board on either side of Jelani Woods.

#71 Velus Jones Jr. WR · CHI Tennessee #72 Abraham Lucas OL · SEA Washington State #74 Desmond Ridder QB · ATL Cincinnati #75 Christian Harris LB · HOU Alabama

Other TE picks from Virginia

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#30 Heath Miller TE · PIT · 2005 Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl #107 Tyrone Davis TE · NYJ · 1995 Virginia #196 Tom Santi TE · IND · 2008 Virginia #203 Billy Griggs TE · NYJ · 1984 Virginia #208 John Phillips TE · DAL · 2009 Virginia #118 Chris Luzar TE · JAX · 2002 Virginia

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jelani Woods in the 2022 NFL Draft

Jelani Woods is a Tight end out of Virginia selected No. 73 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Jelani Woods drafted?

Jelani Woods was selected No. 73 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/jelani-woods.

What college did Jelani Woods play for?

Jelani Woods played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.

How did Jelani Woods's NFL career turn out?

19 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/jelani-woods.