Ohio State Tight End Transfer Jelani Thurman Commits to UNC Football

Posted Jan 11, 2026
Ohio State tight end transfer Jelani Thurman announced his commitment to UNC Football on Saturday night. Coming out of Fairburn (Ga.) Hughes High, Thurman was the No. 5 TE in the nation. Over three seasons in Columbus, Thurman has appeared in 33 games, catching 13 passes for 144 yards and two TDs. Thurman has two seasons of eligibility remaining. (Inside Carolina)

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