Billy Turner (American football)
No. 77 – Green Bay Packers | |||||
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Shoreview, Minnesota | October 17, 1991||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Mounds View (Arden Hills, Minnesota) | ||||
College: | North Dakota State | ||||
NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2021 | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
William Mason Turner (born October 17, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Dakota State.
High school career[]
Turner attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He was an all-state lineman for the Mustangs football team, helping compile a 26–8 record, winning section titles, and advancing to state playoffs all three years during his career.
College career[]
Turner attended North Dakota State University from 2010 to 2013. In 2010, Turner started in 12 games. In 2011, he started 14 games. In 2012, Turner started in 15 games and was named to the all-Missouri Valley Football Conference first team. In 2013, he made all 15 starts at left tackle and was responsible for zero quarterback sacks. He was named All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first team and two-time Offensive Lineman of the Week. He was a consensus FCS All-American in 2012 and 2013 and was part of three FCS national championship teams. He participated in the 2014 Senior Bowl. He was one of the top small-school prospects of the 2014 NFL Draft.[1][2][3][4]
Professional career[]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
315 lb (143 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
5.16 s | 4.71 s | 7.92 s | 28 in (0.71 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
25 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine[5] |
2014 NFL Draft[]
Projected as a second-to-third round selection by CBS Sports,[6] Turner was the highest selected North Dakota State player since Lamar Gordon in 2002. He was drafted in the third round (67th overall) by the Miami Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins[]
On October 9, 2016, Turner was forced into the starting lineup and had to learn to play left tackle on short notice with starting left tackle, Branden Albert, out with an illness and backup left tackle, Laremy Tunsil, out with an injured ankle. After giving up 3 sacks and 2 quarterback pressures to the Tennessee Titans, Turner, along with Dallas Thomas, was released by the Dolphins.[7]
Baltimore Ravens[]
On October 12, 2016, Turner was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens, but was released three days later.[8][9]
Denver Broncos[]
On October 17, 2016, Turner was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[10]
On October 17, 2017, Turner was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 6 against the New York Giants.[11]
On March 17, 2018, Turner re-signed with the Broncos.[12] He started 11 games, four at right tackle in place of an injured Jared Veldheer, and the final seven games of the year at left guard in place of an injured Max Garcia.
Green Bay Packers[]
On March 14, 2019, Turner signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.[13]
Personal life[]
Turner's father, Maurice Turner, and his brother, Bryan Kehl, both played in the NFL.
References[]
- ^ "2014 NFL Draft: FCS prospects Turner and West shine on big stage". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Billy Turner | North Dakota State, OT : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "North Dakota State T/G Billy Turner: 2014 NFL Draft Scouting Report". rantsports.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Senior Bowl 2014: North Dakota State OT Billy Turner impressing scouts – FanSided – Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology – 240+ Sites". fansided.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Billy Turner". National Football League. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ "NFL Draft - 2014 NFL Draft Prospects". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Add Chekwa And Young". MiamiDolphins.com. October 11, 2016. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (October 12, 2016). "Ravens Add Another Offensive Lineman, Release Linebacker Chris Carter". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (October 15, 2016). "Ravens Promote Undrafted Rookie LB Patrick Onwuasor To 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (October 17, 2016). "Broncos awarded Billy Turner off waivers". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 17, 2017). "Broncos release Ahtyba Rubin, place Billy Turner on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ "Report: Broncos re-sign offensive lineman Billy Turner". 247Sports.com. March 17, 2018.
- ^ "Packers sign four players". Packers.com. March 14, 2019.
External links[]
- 1991 births
- Living people
- People from Shoreview, Minnesota
- Players of American football from Minnesota
- Sportspeople from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area
- American football offensive tackles
- North Dakota State Bison football players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Denver Broncos players
- Green Bay Packers players