Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 82.17 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Jaylon Johnson

Accolades:

  • 4.26 40-yard dash (fastest cornerback at 2023 combine)
  • 2022: Second-team All-Big Ten

Summary:

DJ Turner is a smaller, somewhat skinny outside CB who maximizes his athleticism to play quality man coverage. He dropped into zone frequently, so he's ready to play in any scheme at the next level. He lacks high-end twitch, explosion and speed, but makes up for that with route-recognition skills, instincts, and an aggressive nature attacking the football in the air. Tackling is mostly reliable besides when he's simply out-physicaled. He may have a tweener body type -- between an outside and nickel CB. He's a unique prospect who outperforms his athleticism.

Strengths:

  • Instincts and route recognition skills are very keen
  • Ball skills are advanced, will find the football in most scenarios
  • Made plays consistently in man and zone
  • Mirrors routes well, gets the most out of the athleticism he has

Weaknesses:

  • Not an athletic specimen by today's CB standards
  • Gets out-physicaled early in the route or during it
  • Not a big leaper

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.26 seconds
  • Vertical: 38.5 inches
  • Broad Jump: 10 feet, 11 inches