James Turner (born February 16, 1962) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Presbyterian College.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | February 16, 1962 Vienna, Georgia, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Vienna (GA) | ||||
| College: | Presbyterian | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1984 | ||||
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Early life
editTurner 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
editTurner 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
editHe is the founder of Turner Financial Group.
References
edit- ^ "PC's Turner Named NAIA A-A; Furman Hosts Augusta Tonight". Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Turner Rejoins Dallas". Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2023.