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Grading all eight picks by the Colts in the 2022 NFL Draft

By Jaleel Grandberry

Oct 9, 2021; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end Jelani Woods (0) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Cardinal Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 34-33. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2021; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end Jelani Woods (0) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Cardinal Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 34-33. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 27: Jelani Woods #0 of the Virginia Cavaliers catches a pass in the first half during a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Scott Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
Jelani Woods of the Virginia Cavaliers catches a pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

Colts draft TE Jelani Woods at No. 73: A

Entering the NFL Draft, Jelani Woods was one of the most exciting prospects in the Draft. That has a lot to do with his size, speed, and athleticism.

He’s a 6-foot-7 tight end that weighs 259 pounds and runs a 4.61 40-yard dash. There’s a case that he’s one of the most athletic tight end prospects ever.

Woods is still relatively new to the tight end position, entering college as a quarterback, but that didn’t stop him from having a breakout season in his final year.

Woods caught 44 passes for 598 yards and eight touchdowns during his 2021 season at Virginia.

He will give the Colts depth at the tight end position and the potential to have a big-time receiving threat at tight end. Neither Mo Alie-Cox nor Kylen Granson has established themselves as dominant receiving tight ends.

With Woods’ size, athleticism, and room for growth, he has the chance to be a huge target for Matt Ryan and the offense.

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