Jelani Thurman stats and game log
Jelani Thurman is the North Carolina Tar Heels tight end. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, Jelani Thurman has played 5 games: 4.4 receptions and 52.4 receiving yards per game.
Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (52.4 receiving yards) in 2 of 5 games.
- Next game: at the Duke Blue Devils on October 17, 2026. This season the Duke Blue Devils average 202 passing yards allowed per game (81st most allowed of 136) and 14.4 points allowed per game (126th most allowed of 136) over 5 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 4+ receptions | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 5+ receptions | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| 6+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| 40+ receiving yards | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 60+ receiving yards | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| 80+ receiving yards | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils preview (Oct 17, 2026). Team: North Carolina Tar Heels stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 5 | 4.4 | 52.4 | 0.8 |
| 2026 totals | 5 | 22 | 262 | 4 |
2025 season
6 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison, played for OSU. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 6 | 1.2 | 14 | 0.2 |
| 2025 totals | 6 | 7 | 84 | 1 |
Rates in 2026
Jelani Thurman has 22 receptions for 262 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per reception | 11.9 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 4 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rec yds/g | Rec/g | Rec TD/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 60.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Road | 3 | 47 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 52.4 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Season | 5 | 52.4 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | REC | REC YDS | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | @ PITT | W | 6 | 29 | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs ND | L | 5 | 50 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ CLEM | L | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs ETSU | W | 4 | 71 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | @ TCU | W | 4 | 94 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs RUTG (with OSU) | W | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ PUR (with OSU) | W | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | vs MINN (with OSU) | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | @ WASH (with OSU) | W | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | vs OHIO (with OSU) | W | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Tar Heels teammates
- Benjamin Hall (RB)
- Billy Edwards Jr. (QB)
- C.J. Sadler (WR)
- Demon June (RB)
- Jaylen McGill (RB)
- Jordan Shipp (WR)
- Mason Humphrey (WR)
- Shamar Easter (TE)
- Trech Kekahuna (WR)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Jelani Thurman played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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Research in StatsNext
- Jelani Thurman in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- North Carolina Tar Heels stats and results
- North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers, October 10, 2026
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels, October 3, 2026
- North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Tigers, September 19, 2026
- All College football player stats, 2026