Position: Linebacker High school: Vienna (GA) Weight: 220 lb (100 kg) | Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Place of birth: Vienna, Georgia Name Jimmie Turner | |
Date of birth: (1962-02-16) February 16, 1962 (age 53) | ||
James Turner (born February 16, 1962) is a former professional American football Linebacker in the National Football League, who played for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for Presbyterian College.
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Early years
Turner attended Vienna High School in Georgia, before moving on to Presbyterian College, where he became a two-year starter at defensive end, before being moved to outside linebacker as a senior.
Professional career
Turner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was waived on August 27. On November 14, he was re-signed after the team released wide receiver Harold Carmichael. He only played on special teams and was cut on August 19, 1985.
Personal life
He is the founder of Turner Financial Group.
References
Jimmie Turner Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA