Jimmie Turner

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Not to be confused with Jimmy Turner (American football).
Jimmie Turner
No. 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-02-16) February 16, 1962 (age 59)
Vienna, Georgia
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Vienna (GA)
College:Presbyterian
Undrafted:1984
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-SAC 8 (1981, 1982, 1983)
  • NAIA All-American (1983)
  • Little All-American (1983)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

James Turner (born February 16, 1962) is a former American football Linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Presbyterian College.

Early years[]

Turner attended Vienna High School in Georgia, where he practiced football, basketball and track.

He accepted a football scholarship from Presbyterian College. He was a three-year starter at defensive end, before being moved to outside linebacker as a senior.[1] He also practiced track.

Professional career[]

Turner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was waived on August 27.[2] On November 14, he was re-signed after the team released wide receiver Harold Carmichael, to provide depth at the linebacker position.[3] He only played on special teams and was cut on August 19, 1985.[4]

Personal life[]

He is the founder of Turner Financial Group.

References[]

  1. ^ "PC's Turner Named NAIA A-A; Furman Hosts Augusta Tonight". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  3. ^ "Turner Rejoins Dallas". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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