Billy Turner (American football)

Billy Turner
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Turner in 2017 with the Denver Broncos
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-17) October 17, 1991 (age 33)
Shoreview, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:Mounds View
(Arden Hills, Minnesota)
College:North Dakota State (2010–2013)
Position:Offensive tackle
NFL draft:2014 / round: 3 / pick: 67
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:105
Games started:77
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Mason Turner (born October 17, 1991) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at North Dakota State.

Early life

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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.[1]

College career

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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 (MVFC) first-team. In 2013, he made all 15 starts at left tackle and was responsible for zero quarterback sacks. He was named All-MVFC first-team and two-time Offensive Lineman of the Week. He was a consensus Football Championship Subdivision (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.[2][3][4][5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
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 1.82 s 3.04 s 4.71 s 7.92 s 28.0 in
(0.71 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine[6][7]

Projected as a second-to-third round selection by CBS Sports,[8] Turner was the highest selected North Dakota State player since Lamar Gordon in 2002.

Miami Dolphins

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Turner was selected in the third round (67th overall) by the Miami Dolphins.[9]

On October 9, 2016, Turner was forced into the starting lineup 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 in a game against the Tennessee Titans, Turner was released by the Dolphins, alongside Dallas Thomas.[10]

Baltimore Ravens

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On October 12, 2016, Turner was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens, but was released three days later.[11][12]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

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On October 17, 2016, Turner was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[13]

On October 17, 2017, Turner was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 6 against the New York Giants.[14]

On March 17, 2018, Turner re-signed with the Broncos.[15] 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

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Turner (right) playing for the Green Bay Packers in 2021

On March 14, 2019, Turner signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.[16] Turner started the first thirteen games of the 2021 season at right tackle before sustaining a knee injury during the Packers' week 14 game against the Chicago Bears and missing the rest of the regular season. Dennis Kelly started at right tackle for the remainder of the regular season. The Packers finished the season with the No. 1 seed in the National Football Conference (NFC) with a 13–4 record. Upon his return from injury, he started at left tackle during the Packers' divisional round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured David Bakhtiari, while Kelly started at right tackle.[17]

On March 14, 2022, the Packers released Turner.[18]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

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On March 28, 2022, Turner signed a one-year contract with the Broncos.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on November 15, 2022.[20] He was activated on December 17.[21] During the off-season, he became a free agent and reported that he doubted he would be re-signed by the Broncos.[22]

New York Jets

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On May 1, 2023, the New York Jets signed Turner to a one-year deal with a max of $3.15M,[23] reuniting him with former Packers teammate, Aaron Rodgers, and former Packers offensive coordinator & former Broncos head coach, Nathaniel Hackett.[24]

Personal life

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Turner's father, Maurice Turner, was a former NFL running back. His half-brother, Bryan Kehl, played in the NFL as a linebacker.[25]

References

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  1. ^ Huber, Bill (September 12, 2019). "World's Best Preview: Son of former Vikings and Packers player, Turner will get first taste of border war". Sports Illustrated Green Bay Packers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "2014 NFL Draft: FCS prospects Turner and West shine on big stage". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "Billy Turner | North Dakota State, OT : 2014 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Billy Turner". National Football League. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  7. ^ "2014 Draft Scout Billy Turner, North Dakota State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "NFL Draft – 2014 NFL Draft Prospects". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  9. ^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Add Chekwa And Young". MiamiDolphins.com. October 11, 2016. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018.
  11. ^ Mink, Ryan (October 12, 2016). "Ravens Add Another Offensive Lineman, Release Linebacker Chris Carter". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Mason, Andrew (October 17, 2016). "Broncos awarded Billy Turner off waivers". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 17, 2017). "Broncos release Ahtyba Rubin, place Billy Turner on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  15. ^ "Report: Broncos re-sign offensive lineman Billy Turner". 247Sports.com. March 17, 2018.[dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Packers sign four players". Packers.com. March 14, 2019.
  17. ^ Wilde, Jason (January 23, 2022). "Without David Bakhtiari at left tackle, Packers' reconfigured offensive line falters against 49ers". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  18. ^ "Packers release LB Za'Darius Smith, G/T Billy Turner". Packers.com. March 14, 2022. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  19. ^ Writer, ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football (March 30, 2022). "Former Packer Billy Turner returns to Denver, reunites with Hackett". WLUK. Retrieved September 23, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 15, 2022). "Broncos promote Jonathan Harris to active roster, activate Tom Compton from PUP". DenverBroncos.com.
  21. ^ Swanson, Ben (December 17, 2022). "Broncos activate OLB Randy Gregory, OL Billy Turner for Week 15 game vs. Cardinals". DenverBroncos.com.
  22. ^ "Denver Broncos' Free-Agent OT Billy Turner Claims His Knee is '100%' - Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More". Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  23. ^ "Jets sign offensive tackle Billy Turner". Yahoo Sports. May 1, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  24. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 1, 2023). "Jets Sign OL Billy Turner". newyorkjets.com.
  25. ^ "Bryan Kehl's big Mormon family and the blessings of adoption". Deseret News. June 16, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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