Agreed with all of the above. Thurman is an animal of a blocker. Foresee a place in the NFL for a guy with a skill set and motor like that.
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Chip used multiple TE's against TN. Thurman will be right in the mix of things and see plenty of action next year.
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Yes. Did a quick interview with one of the guys after. He was wearing a Cowboy hat talking about how he gets to go home for a Natty. Been playing in the red zone for sure
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He is a very raw prospect who needed at least 2yrs to adjust. He’s been a big WR his whole life, and is now learning to be a complete TE at one of the best programs in the country on the fly. I can assume he’s getting blown up in practice by LBs and DEs since he’s learning how to properly block. And I’m sure that can affect a kids confidence. He has the upside of some of the great TEs, but has to learn all facets. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was a starter next year or was back to being the 3rd TE. All in how he picks everything up
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Keenan Bailey Sees “Night and Day” Difference in Jelani Thurman's Maturity, Leadership for Buckeyes
Ohio State tight ends coach Keenan Bailey sees a "night and day" difference in Jelani Thurman's maturity and leadership entering his third year.
Keenan Bailey Sees “Night and Day” Difference in Jelani Thurman's Maturity, Leadership for Buckeyes
There have been obvious strides for Jelani Thurman to take since he arrived at Ohio State as a highly-touted freshman with the recruiting class of 2023.
He has not yet emerged as a star, but his blocking has improved. His game knowledge has developed. And more important than anything for tight ends coach Keenan Bailey, lately, his third-year pupil is carrying himself like a veteran.
“He's off the charts, night and day, more mature,” Bailey said during spring practice. “Been really impressed with his work ethic. He's in here every night getting extra work in. I challenged him to learn every position on offense. Don't just be a Y. Be a Y, be an H. Know what the Z's got. And then also be a leader. He's not a young guy anymore.”
There will be great competition for reps in Ohio State’s tight end room after the Buckeyes added the No. 1 TE in the portal, Max Klare, who is among the best receiving weapons at the position nationally. Will Kacmarek, who Bailey called the best blocking tight end in the country, returns as a co-star after serving in the same role with Gee Scott Jr. last year. Redshirt junior Bennett Christian will have his say.
It might be one of the deepest and best tight end rooms in Buckeye history, but Thurman believes he can emerge as a key piece in another national championship run.
“I feel like every year was my year, but hey, you're going to see this year, I'm ready to come out here and put on a show for the Buckeye Nation,” Thurman said in spring ball. “I feel like everybody on the field is ready to go put on a show. We're trying to go back-to-back.”
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Gotta find a way to get this kid on the field. I know Klare is really good as well, but there may have to be a way to get 11 personnel to create some mismatches
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Yesterday while watching a replay of the Tennessee game I replayed the Thurman hit on the UT dude who picked up Howard’s dropped ball. Over and over. It was awesome.
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