DJ Turner turns heads at NFL Combine with brilliant 40-yard dash time
DJ Turner is looking to boost his stock for the draft during his time at the NFL Combine. So far, he’s putting on a show with an impressive 40-yard dash time on Friday afternoon.
While the time went unofficial until it can be confirmed, Turner was clocked at a 4.27 time in the 40-yard dash. It is still early, but it was the fastest time at this year’s combine at the time of Turner’s run.
DJ Turner turned on the gas! 🔥#NFLCombine March 3-5 on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/nCQggyjUBi
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 3, 2023
The workout generated some hyped-up comments from the broadcasters working the combine and a wave of buzz on social media.
“DJ Turner’s a real fluid, easy mover… Ooo, he’s fast man. Yes he is!”
“Go Blue, DJ Turner! Go Blue, baby!”
Michigan CB DJ Turner II’s first 40 yard dash attempt:
4.27!!!
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) March 3, 2023
4.27 that’s how you feeling @djturner_5
— #2⃣BeSavage (@blake_corum) March 3, 2023
DJ Turner had to have been the favorite to run the fastest time. Just put down a 4.27u.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 3, 2023
Michigan CB DJ Turner with the 4.27!
No surprise there. His recovery speed and short-area agility are two of his strongest traits. He’ll put up an insane three-cone time, too.
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) March 3, 2023
UH OH
DJ TURNER II with an unofficial 4.27 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/spS9ydQJ4e
— The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) March 3, 2023
Michigan CB DJ Turner
40 yard dash
4.27 !!!!!
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) March 3, 2023
Michigan CB DJ Turner runs a 4.27 40, current fastest at the combine.
— Trevor McCue (@trevormccue) March 3, 2023
DJ Turner 4.27u and again looked faster than the broadcast times. Knew he was gonna put up some big numbers.
— C4 (@PAPAxC4) March 3, 2023
Impact on Turner’s draft stock
Listed at 6-feet and 180 pounds, Turner has great size for the defensive back slot in the NFL and showed the speed to match in Indy. Along with his production of 3 interceptions and 17 pass breakups across 2021-22 while at Michigan, Turner has a strong case to be one of the top cornerbacks selected in the draft.
