June 8, 2026

BOOM! 4-star tight end Jelani Thurman commits to Ohio State

The Ohio State football program added the 19th member of its 2023 recruiting class on Sunday when four-star tight end Jelani Thurman announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. At 6 feet, 230 pounds, Thurman is the No. 9 tight end and 135th overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports composite. He becomes the second tight end in the class, joining Ty Lockwood who committed in August. Though the Georgia native also had been considering Auburn and Alabama, the race seemed to be between the Buckeyes and Michigan State. In the end, the pull to play for OSU and the relationships he’s built were too much for the Spartans to get the nod. BREAKING: Four-Star TE Jelani Thurman (@jelani3345) has Committed to Ohio State! The 6’6 230 TE from Fairburn, GA chose the Buckeyes over Michigan State, Alabama, and Auburn. More Here (FREE): https://t.co/Mj9PK4C92e pic.twitter.com/r14pLH4BWf — Hayes Fawcett…

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