Ohio State TE Jelani Thurman plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Ohio State tight end Jelani Thurman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his reps at Rosenhaus Sports told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. Thurman spent three years at Ohio State, but preserved a redshirt as a true freshman in 2023. In 2025, he totaled seven receptions for 84 […]

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Ohio State tight end Jelani Thurman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his reps at Rosenhaus Sports told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Thurman spent three years at Ohio State, but preserved a redshirt as a true freshman in 2023. In 2025, he totaled seven receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown as the Buckeyes looked to repeat as national champions.

All told, Thurman had 13 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns during his time in Columbus. News of his decision to enter the portal came shortly after Ohio State’s season ended int he Cotton Bowl against Miami.

This story will be updated.

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