

2027 NFL Draft
Jelani Thurman vs Benjamin Brahmer
North Carolina Tar Heels
TE · #45Penn State Nittany Lions
TE · #18Jelani Thurman and Benjamin Brahmer are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2026 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.
| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Benjamin Brahmer |
|---|---|---|
| Leading value: 38 | Receptions | 25 |
| Leading value: 461 | Receiving Yards | 264 |
| Leading value: 6 | Receiving TDs | 3 |
| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Benjamin Brahmer |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | Height | 6-7 |
| 245 lb | Weight | 250 lb |
| Jelani Thurman | Statistic | Benjamin Brahmer |
|---|---|---|
| #189 | Fanspeak rank | #127 (leading value) |
| TE 10 | Position rank | TE 5 (leading value) |
| 191.2 | Average pick | 153.5 (leading value) |
| 909 | Times drafted | 1,978 (leading value) |
| 39 | Hype Score | 46 (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
Brahmer, who is coming off a career year at Iowa State, will follow his head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State ahead of the 2026 season. 2024: Played in eight games, making two starts. Injury in UCF game, shortened his season. All-Big 12 honorable mention. Had 10 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown. Had a season-high three catches for a career-best 73 yards against Arkansas State. Caught a 10-yard touchdown from Rocco Becht against Baylor and finished with two receptions for 49 yards. 2023: Played in all 13 games, making two starts as a true freshman. Earned Freshman All-American honors from multiple outlets. Broke the ISU true freshman tight end record with 28 receptions. Had two touchdowns on 352 yards, a 12.6 yard per catch average.
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