Jelani Thurman Showing Complete Skill Set in Expanded UNC Role
Posted Oct 1, 2026
North Carolina has a game-changer at tight end in Jelani Thurman. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder leads the Tar Heels with 183 receiving yards and 16.6 yards per catch, ranks second with 11 receptions, and is tied for the team lead in targets. For comparison, North Carolina’s tight ends combined for just 226 receiving yards across 12 games last season.
(Inside Carolina)
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