DJ Turner 40-yard dash timing: Find out how fast the Michigan defensive back ran at the NFL Combine
DJ Turner ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the 2023 NFL Combine so far.
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The NFL Combine is underway at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and collegiate layers from all over the country are invited to perform and showcase their skills to NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts. These players are tested on their playing ability as well as their mental capability to perform on the biggest stage in football.
Based on how these players perform at the Combine, NFL teams do a comprehensive study of their tapes and meet them face-to-face to learn more about them on a personal level. This leads teams to select the players which will have the most impact on their roster, ultimately leading to a Super Bowl win. One such name that is making rounds in the Super Bowl-winning teams’ Draft discussions is Michigan University’s DJ Turner.
The most watched drill performed by players that fans look out for in each Combine is the 40-yard dash time. Future NFL stars are tested for their explosiveness and speed by measuring how fast they complete a 40-yard run mimicking an actual NFL play. It is one of the most important factors for every position except quarterbacks, guards, and tackles.
What is DJ Turner’s 40-yard dash time?
In the 2023 NFL Combine, Michigan’s DJ Turner impressed everyone with his 40-yard dash time. The young cornerback completed the 40-yard dash in 4.26 seconds! He was expected to run a fast 40-yard, but not this fast. After Turner’s first blazing attempt, he refused to run again and opted out of the rest of the attempts.
How does DJ Turner’s 40-yard dash time compare to other NFL players?
DJ Turner’s 4.26-second 40-yard dash is the fastest one so far in the 2023 NFL combine. Last year’s leader in 40-yard dash time was Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Kalon Barnes with a time of 4.23 seconds. Turner’s lightning-fast dash is followed by Jakorian Bennett (Maryland) at 4.30 seconds and Deonte Banks (Maryland) at 4.35 seconds, Kelee Ringo (Georgia) at 4.36 seconds, Nolan Smith (Georgia), at 4.39 seconds, Trenton Simpson (Clemson), 4.43 seconds. The fastest 40-yard dash run in Combine since 2003 was by Chiefs’ wide receiver John Ross, who ran it in 4.22 seconds.
What can be the impact of DJ Turner’s 40-yard dash on his NFL career?
DJ Turner stands tall at 5-foot-11 but is on the lower side of the weight criteria at 178 pounds. Turner is below average in size, which does raise the question of where he will be effective the most. Analysts have projected DJ Turner to play as a slot corner, but his athleticism might incite teams to give him a more prominent position in the secondary roster. His 40-yard dash time will have teams fighting over him on the second day of the draft.
Let’s see if anyone can break Turner’s 40-yard dash time or not!
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