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Dietrich Jells
41
Games
9
Rush Yards
14
Receptions
247
Rec Yards
2
Rec TD
2
Solo Tackles
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Dietrich Jells Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | Solo Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 9 | 14 | 247 | 2 | 2 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PHI | 14 | 28 | 10 | 180 | 2 |
| Since 1999 | 14 | 28 | 10 | 180 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Dietrich Jells is a former wide receiver out of Pittsburgh, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 176th overall pick (round 6) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 41 regular-season games from 1996 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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