DJ Turner (cornerback)
DJ Turner (born November 9, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Michigan Wolverines.
| Michigan Wolverines – No. 5 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 9, 2000 Suwanee, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early years
Turner attended North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior year.[1] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football.[2][3]
College career
Turner appeared in eight total games his first two years at Michigan in 2019 and 2020.[4] In 2021, he played in all 14 games and made eight starts.[5] He finished the year with 33 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown. Turner returned as a starter in 2022.[6]
References
- "Michigan football freshman D.J. Turner is a disciplined, fearless coverman".
- "Three-star Georgia cornerback DJ Turner picks Michigan".
- "Michigan football adds to 2019 class with Georgia CB DJ Turner".
- "DJ Turner emerges in Michigan's secondary". 26 October 2021.
- "Why Michigan football cornerback DJ Turner doesn't fear Big Ten's best wide receivers".
- "Michigan football player gives play by play of his own touchdown". 7 September 2022.
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