Jelani Thurman Football News & Bio

Name: Jelani Thurman Hometown: Fairburn, GA High School: Langston Hughes Height/Weight: 6-6, 250 Position: Tight End Notes: Football

UNC tight end Jelani Thurman turns heads, tops last season’s numbers at Ohio State
In one game, UNC tight end Jelani Thurman, who is on the watchlist for the John Mackey Award that goes to the nation’s top tight...
Mon Aug 31, 2026

Video: UNC Football Players Post-TCU Press Conference
North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman, defensive lineman Xavier Lewis, and quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 15-10 victory...
Sun Aug 30, 2026

Tight End Jelani Thurman Announces His Arrival as Featured UNC Weapon
On the first play of UNC Football's 2026 season, Billy Edwards Jr. faked a draw handoff to Benjamin Hall and looked to his right. There...
Sat Aug 29, 2026

Every UNC Football Player Named to a 2026 Preseason Award Watch List
As we approach the 2026 college football season, several Tar Heels have been named to national award watch lists. The rundown includes RB Demon June...
Fri Aug 21, 2026

Jelani Thurman Tabbed To Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman has been named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, which recognizes the nation's top collegiate tight ends...
Wed Aug 5, 2026

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