DJ Turner


CB



Evaluation

Andrew Wilbar: Turner has been a pillar of production for the Michigan defense the past two seasons, consistently blanketing opponents’ number one receiver. Despite a rather small frame for a boundary corner, Turner plays bigger than his size and is unafraid to get physical with receivers at the line. He also makes up for any lack of size with incredible speed, and that speed was further exposed when he ran a blazing 4.26 40 at the combine. I also appreciate how Turner consistently gets good position against receivers in man coverage. His hips are fluid, and his aggressive hands make receivers work for positioning right off the line of scrimmage. The Mike Macdonald effect on the Michigan defense gave Turner experience in both man and zone, which made him much more schematically versatile. It was a little rough at the beginning, but once he learned the concepts of zone, it did not take long for him to begin producing again. For a smaller corner, he was a solid tackler at Michigan, but adding a few pounds to his frame may be needed to make those tackles in the NFL. Ultimately, I see Turner as a boundary corner who may begin his career in a nickel role. The upside is off the charts.

Bio

Rank 23
Round Late 1st
Name DJ Turner
Position CB
School Michigan
Height 6’0”
Weight 181 lbs

Stats

Tackles 36
Tackles For Loss 1.0
Sacks 0.0
Interceptions 1
Passes defended 10

Combine

Hand Size 9.6
Arm Length 30.8
Forty Yard Dash 4.3
Bench Reps 0
Vertical Leap 38.5
Broad Jump 131
Three Cone Drill 0.0
Shuttle 0.0

Rankings on Various Big Boards

BTSC
PFF
CBS
McShay
NFL (Edholm)
B/R
Sporting News
The Athletic
Draft Network
23 67 73 34 46 89 -- 67 30