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2027 NFL Draft
Jelani Thurman vs Brody Foley
North Carolina Tar Heels
TE · #45Louisville Cardinals
TE · #80| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Brody Foley |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Receptions | 36 (leading value) |
| 84 | Receiving Yards | 521 (leading value) |
| 1 | Receiving TDs | 7 (leading value) |
| — | Rushing Yards | 12 |
| — | Rushing TDs | 2 |
| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Brody Foley |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | Height | 6-6 |
| 245 lb | Weight | 260 lb |
| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Brody Foley |
|---|---|---|
| #293 | Fanspeak rank | #191 (leading value) |
| TE 19 | Position rank | TE 9 (leading value) |
| Leading value: 191.7 | Average pick | 205.9 |
| 830 | Times drafted | 1,274 (leading value) |
| 48 | Hype Score | 49 (leading value) |
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✓ Leading recorded value · — Unavailable
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.
Full player profileDean Kindig
Ranked top 10 for TEs in YAC, YAC/Rec, Yards, and TD despite being 22nd in receptions and 26th in targets. As of March 2026, Foley transferred to Louisville after playing for Tulsa. His 2025 season saw him establish himself as a key producer with 37 receptions, 528 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns (averaging 14.3 yards per catch).
Full player profileJelani Thurman and Brody Foley are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2025 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
Lower consensus ranks and average picks indicate earlier draft projections. Missing values remain unavailable. Measurements and cross-position production are shown without winner labels. Change either player to open another shareable matchup.