In the midst of one of the best seasons by a tight end in program history, North Carolina’s Jelani Thurman has been named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, which recognizes the nation’s top collegiate tight end.
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In the midst of one of the best seasons by a tight end in program history, North Carolina’s Jelani Thurman has been named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, which recognizes the nation’s top collegiate tight end.





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