Daryl Turner
American football player (born 1961)
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Daryl Turner (born December 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) for four years.[1] He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
Wadley, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | December 15, 1961 Wadley, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Michigan St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1984: 2nd round, 49th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Turner attended Flint Southwestern High School, now known as Flint Southwestern Academy.[2]
College statistics
- 1980: 11 catches for 236 yards and 2 TD.[3]
- 1981: 31 catches for 653 yards and 4 TD.
- 1982: 8 catches for 139 yards and 2 TD.
- 1983: 28 catches for 549 yards and 5 TD. 3 carries for 5 yards.
Professional career
Turner was selected in the second round of the 1984 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.[4] Turner set three franchise records for the Seattle Seahawks for highest yard average per-catch in a career (18.53), most receiving touchdowns in a season (13), and most receiving touchdowns for a rookie (10).[5] He amassed 23 touchdowns on 69 receptions over his first two seasons in the NFL.[6] Turner's production declined in his next two seasons, which he attributed to alcohol and drug abuse.[6] The Seahawks attempted to trade Turner to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed draft pick after the 1987 NFL season. The trade was voided after Turner failed a physical examination and the Seahawks released him.[6] Turner subsequently entered a drug rehabilitation program.[6] The San Francisco 49ers offered Turner a tryout before the 1988 NFL season, but he failed to secure a roster spot.[6]
NFL career statistics
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