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Jelani Thurman North Carolina
File TE-117 · National rank 2915 · 2027 class

Jelani Thurman

#45· North Carolina ·TE ·R-Jr ·2028 Draft · Fairburn, GA
6'6"Height 250 lbWeight
RepresentationRosenhaus Sports Confirmed
Boom-or-BustHigh Ceiling
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Quick Notes
Jelani Thurman is a redshirt junior tight end who transferred to North Carolina from Ohio State and provides depth on the roster. A high-ceiling, boom-or-bust tight end, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyRosenhaus Sports
ContactJelanithurman@rsragency.com
NotesNIL representation — Rosenhaus Sports Representation.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#117 TE / 978
#2915 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Thurman is a 6-6 former 4-star (#105) TE with only 13 career catches behind Ohio State's depth. UNC is betting on the frame and mismatch traits; right now he's pure projection buried at TE3, so the current stays low with a pedigree-floored ceiling.

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TE Keys 2025 · Ohio State
7
Rec
Better than 57% of 364 TEs
84
Rec Yds
Better than 60% of 375 TEs
1
TD
Better than 61% of 366 TEs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#105
National
#3
Position
#5
State
High SchoolLangston Hughes
HometownFairburn, GA
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Career Production 3 college seasons
YearTeamGPRecRec YdsTD
2025 Ohio State 6 7841
2024 Ohio State 5 4421
2023 Ohio State 1 2180
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Transfer
Ohio State→North Carolina 2026
★★★
Stars
#249
National
#21
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk