Jelani Thurman News, Rumors, Updates - North Carolina Tar Heels

Video: UNC Football Players Post-UConn Press Conferences North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman and linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins speak with reporters...

8 HOURS AGO • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Video: UNC Defense, Jelani Thurman Shine in Tar Heels' 31-28 Win at UConn - Highlights Jelani Thurman caught two touchdown passes from Billy Edwards Jr. as North Carolina dominated time...

9 HOURS AGO • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Three Billy Edwards TD passes lift UNC to 38-21 win over UConn in Belichick's return to New England

Billy Edwards threw for three touchdowns and North Carolina scored 21 points off three turnovers as the Tar Heels defeated UConn 38-21 to snap a two-game losing streak

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Big day vs. 'Canes Thurman reeled in all five targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-35 defeat against Miami (FL).

Impact Thurman hit the 70-yard mark for the second straight week, and he scored his fifth and sixth touchdowns of the season as North Carolina came painfully close to knocking off the No. 1 team in the country. Thurman has consistently been quarterback Billy Edwards' favorite target this fall.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fletcher's go-ahead score, Lightfoot's defensive play help No. 1 Miami rally past UNC 38-35

Mark Fletcher Jr. punched in the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown on fourth down with 7:49 left and No. 1 Miami’s defense followed with a critical takeaway on a struggle-filled Saturday n...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Jelani Thurman Drawing More Defensive Attention as Role in UNC Offense Grows As Jelani Thurman has become a bigger part of UNC's offense, opposing defenses have started...

OCTOBER 30 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Season-high catches in loss Thurman tallied seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 77 yards during Saturday's 31-30 overtime loss against Syracuse.

Impact Thurman's seven catches (and 11 targets) were a season-high as quarterback Billy Edwards looked his way early and often in the narrow loss to Syracuse. The tight end continues to be one of Edwards' favorite targets, and he figures to remain productive next week despite the tough matchup against Miami.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Extra Points: Keep Up The Fight Two days earlier, Jelani Thurman had caught five passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns, and...

OCTOBER 22 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Held in check by Duke Thurman caught 4 of 7 targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 24-20 win versus Duke.

Impact Thurman didn't have a bad game by any means, but it wasn't the biggest fantasy outing for the tight end. He remains a big part of the game-plan, as he notched seven more targets and still averages 7.2 targets through six games. Next up for UNC is a home game against Syracuse in Week 7.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

McGill's late TD lifts North Carolina past Duke 24-20

Jaylen McGill ran 24 yards for a touchdown with 1:53 remaining for North Carolina’s first points since early in the second quarter and the Tar Heels recovered to beat Duke 24-20 on...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

How to watch North Carolina vs Duke: Live stream College Football, TV channel The North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2) face the Duke Blue Devils (4-1) at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday afternoon in College Football action....

OCTOBER 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Remains' Edwards' favorite target Thurman caught 6 of 8 targets for 29 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Thurman had just 29 yards, but he scored his third touchdown in two games as North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh. This Tar Heels passing attack isn't all that explosive, but the tight end Thurman is perhaps the most reliable player on the offense; he's notched eight targets in all but one game this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe

Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Two scores in loss Thurman reeled in 5 of 8 targets for 50 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 37-26 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact North Carolina dropped its second straight game, but Thurman remains a big part of this passing attack. Quarterback Billy Edwards loves to look his way, and he's notched eight targets in all but one game this season. Thurman will look to stay hot against Pitt in Week 6.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carr, ground game help No. 3 Notre Dame push past North Carolina 37-26 for 15th straight win

CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and third-ranked Notre Dame leaned on its ground game in regaining control after halftime to beat North Carolina 37-26

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

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...

OCTOBER 1 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

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...

OCTOBER 1 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Jelani Thurman Brings Energy, Versatility To Tar Heel Offense You can't put a corner out there; they'll be too small, Jordan Shipp said. There's no linebacker I...

SEPTEMBER 29 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Video: UNC OL Coach Will Friend, Football Players Pre-Notre Dame Press Conferences North Carolina offensive line coach Will Friend, tight end Jelani Thurman, offensive lineman Aidan...

SEPTEMBER 28 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Bottled up by Tigers Thurman hauled in 3 of 9 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 28-20 defeat against Clemson.

Impact Thurman had been one of UNC's top options in the passing game through two weeks, but the tight end was completely contained by Clemson. Quarterback Billy Edwards still peppered him with targets, but the Tigers' defense had none of it. He'll look to bounce back in a tough matchup next week against Notre Dame.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inside The Trenches: Jaylen Harvey's Pressure, Xavier Lewis Again, Jelani Thurman's Blocking UNC's offensive line created movement in the run game against ETSU, while Jaylen Harvey and Xavier...

SEPTEMBER 14 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Good rapport with Edwards continues Thurman gathered in all four targets for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-3 win against East Tennessee State.

Impact Thurman has been one of quarterback Billy Edwards's favorite targets, and the big tight end is dangerous as a pass-catcher. He's now recorded eight catches for 165 yards and a score through two games, and should remain a viable fantasy option most weeks moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Edwards targets eight receivers, but connection with Jelani Thurman thriving There were some off-target throws and some drops, but the chemistry between quarterback Billy...

SEPTEMBER 14 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

UNC vs. ETSU snap counts and ratings: Jelani Thurman, Jaylen Harvey stand out No player finished with a higher offensive grade than tight end Jelani Thurman, who posted a 94.2...

SEPTEMBER 13 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs East Tennessee State 35-3 for 2-0 start

Demon June ran for three touchdowns and Billy Edwards threw for 244 yards and two scores as North Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 on Saturday in its home opener

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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