D. J. Turner (cornerback)

JuanDrago "D. J." Turner II (born November 9, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

For the wide receiver, see D. J. Turner (wide receiver).
D. J. Turner
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Turner with the Michigan Wolverines in 2022
No. 20 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-09) November 9, 2000
Suwanee, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
College:Michigan (2019–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Turner was born on November 9, 2000, in Suwanee, Georgia.[1] He attended North Gwinnett High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year.[2] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football.[3][4]

College career

Turner appeared in eight total games his first two years at Michigan in 2019 and 2020.[5] In 2021, he played in all 14 games and made eight starts.[6] He finished the year with 33 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown. Turner returned as a starter in 2022, intercepting one pass and returning a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown.[7]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m)		 178 lb
(81 kg)		 30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.26 s1.47 s2.32 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)
All values from the NFL Combine[8]

References
  1. Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 251. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. "Michigan football freshman D.J. Turner is a disciplined, fearless coverman".
  3. "Three-star Georgia cornerback DJ Turner picks Michigan".
  4. "Michigan football adds to 2019 class with Georgia CB DJ Turner".
  5. "DJ Turner emerges in Michigan's secondary". 26 October 2021.
  6. "Why Michigan football cornerback DJ Turner doesn't fear Big Ten's best wide receivers".
  7. "Michigan football player gives play by play of his own touchdown". 7 September 2022.
  8. "DJ Turner II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
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