Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Michael Masunas or Jelani Thurman?

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Michael Masunas vs Jelani Thurman — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Michael Masunas

Texas Longhorns

TE · #15

Jelani Thurman

North Carolina Tar Heels

TE · #45

2025 college season

2025 college season: Michael Masunas versus Jelani Thurman
Michael Masunas	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
Leading value: 19	Receptions	7
Leading value: 232	Receiving Yards	84
Leading value: 3	Receiving TDs	1

Measurements

Measurements: Michael Masunas versus Jelani Thurman
Michael Masunas	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
6-5	Height	6-6
259 lb	Weight	245 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Michael Masunas versus Jelani Thurman
Michael Masunas	Statistic	Jelani Thurman
Leading value: #247	Fanspeak rank	#293
Leading value: TE 15	Position rank	TE 19
242.4	Average pick	191.7 (leading value)
286	Times drafted	830 (leading value)
18	Hype Score	48 (leading value)
88x	Most drafted to	202x

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Michael Masunas

Dean Kindig

1-21 (21.0) 1 TD vs Mich. 4 years, 12 starts at Mich State, transfers to TX 01-02-26. 19 of 22 targets caught in '25. Starter in 2TE Sets in 25-Future Starter 2026.

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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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