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 |
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Video: Carolina Football - The Process, UNC vs. Pitt - "Black Air Force One" EnergyNorth Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 3 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight the Tar Heels' 21-17 road victory over...
Thu Oct 15, 2026
North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Postgame NotesThis season is the Tar Heels’ 100th season in Kenan Stadium. Third-ranked Notre Dame defeated UNC, 37-26, Saturday in Chapel Hill. North Carolina is 2-2...
Sun Oct 4, 2026
Video: UNC Football Fights, Falls to No. 3 Irish, 37-26 - Highlights
No. 3 Notre Dame ran for 166 yards in the second half and topped North Carolina, 37-26, on a wet Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Jordan...
Sat Oct 3, 2026
Jelani Thurman Showing Complete Skill Set in Expanded UNC Role
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...
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Jelani Thurman Embracing His All-Around Role For UNC Football
Three games into his first season at UNC, Jelani Thurman is already showing more of what he can do as a pass catcher. His 11...
Thu Oct 1, 2026