Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Jamari Johnson or Jelani Thurman?

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Jamari Johnson

Oregon Ducks

TE · #9

Jelani Thurman

North Carolina Tar Heels

TE · #45

2025 college season

2025 college season: Jamari Johnson versus Jelani Thurman
Jamari Johnson	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
Leading value: 32	Receptions	7
Leading value: 510	Receiving Yards	84
Leading value: 3	Receiving TDs	1

Measurements

Measurements: Jamari Johnson versus Jelani Thurman
Jamari Johnson	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
6-5	Height	6-6
255 lb	Weight	245 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Jamari Johnson versus Jelani Thurman
Jamari Johnson	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
Leading value: #15	Fanspeak rank	#293
Leading value: TE 1	Position rank	TE 19
Leading value: 33.0	Average pick	191.7
Leading value: 2,350	Times drafted	830
Leading value: 79	Hype Score	48
369x	Most drafted to	202x

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Jamari Johnson

Dean Kindig

2-21 (10.5) vs OreState; 1 for 2 (2.0) 1 TD vs PennSt, 1-56 (56.0) vs Rutgers, then 4 catches in 1st and 2nd round of playoffs. Played in all 15 games in first season with the Ducks, making 10 starts. Helped Oregon reach the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns. 510 receiving yards ranked sixth in Oregon single-season tight end history. Fourth on the team in receiving yards and fifth in receptions. At least one reception in each of the last 14 games, including eight multi-catch performances. Inconsistent and needs technique, especially in-line.

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Jelani Thurman

Dean Kindig

DNP in scouted game (2 scouts) vs Texas. Jelani is a physically imposing tight end and poised to become a leader within his unit in 2024. He played in five games as a true freshman in 2023 and ultimately red-shirted the season. He started in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and also played against Western Kentucky, Purdue (scouted), Michigan State and Minnesota. He caught his first collegiate pass against Michigan State and finished the game with two receptions for 18 yards.

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