Ohio State: Star UNC Tight End Earns Well-Deserved Weekly Honors.
Ohio State · North CarolinaAfter torching Miami’s defense for two touchdowns, the Ohio State transfer cements his breakout season as the Tar Heels' premier red-zone threat. The junior transfer from Ohio State never had a chance to prove himself on the field until this year.
He remains the second-leading receiver in terms of yards on this UNC offense, and the sky truly is the limit if he chooses to return for his fifth and final year. Officially, that's the second game this year where Thurman has had a two-touchdown performance.
Remember, he had just two touchdowns in his first three years with the Buckeyes combined. Wide receiver Jordan Shipp is leading the way with his 45 receptions and 587 yards, but Thurman has three more touchdowns than the star wideout.
Edwards Jr. has connected with Thurman in the end-zone an astonishing six times this season. Keep in mind, the Wisconsin transfer only has 15 passing touchdowns all year.
KEY POINTS
- Star UNC Tight End Earns Well-Deserved Weekly Honors.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 2, North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jelani Thurman was named to the Pro Football Focus ACC Team of the Week.
- Thurman's performance was only made possible due to how well quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. carved through No. 1 Miami's defense, but make no mistake about it, Thurman came to play.
- Thurman made the PFF ACC Team of the Week after his five-reception, 70-yard performance against the Hurricanes where he hauled in two touchdowns.