Ohio State Buckeyes#- · TE Jelani Thurman
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- Former player
Jelani Thurman played TE for Ohio State. In the 2026 season he has 16 catches for 233 yards and 3 touchdowns, 58.3 receiving yards per game over 4 games. He has 57.3 fantasy points (PPR), 14.3 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Jelani Thurman career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNC | 4 | 16 | 233 | 3 | 0 | 57.3 |
| 2025 | OSU | 6 | 7 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 21.4 |
| 2024 | OSU | 4 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 14.2 |
| 2023 | OSU | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Career | 15 | 29 | 377 | 5 | 0 | 96.7 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Jelani Thurman: Ohio State TE profile and stats
Jelani Thurman is a TE for Ohio State. This profile tracks Jelani Thurman's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
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What team does Jelani Thurman play for?
Jelani Thurman plays for Ohio State at TE.
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Jelani Thurman is a TE for Ohio State.