Asa Turner (American football)

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Asa Turner
Florida Gators–No. 20
Position Safety
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College
High school Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)

Jacob "Asa" Turner is an American football safety for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Washington Huskies.

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Early life and high school

Turner attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California, where he played football as a wide receiver and safety. He was rated as a four-star recruit held offers from schools such as Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, and Washington. [1] Turner committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies. [2] [3]

College career

Washington

In week three of the 2019 season, Turner recorded his first career interception in a 45-19 win over BYU. [4] He finished his true freshman season in 2019 with 17 tackles with two being for a loss, and an interception. [5] In the covid shortened 2020 season, Turner amassed 17 tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in four games. [6] He finished the 2021 season making 34 tackles with two going for a loss, two interceptions. [7] In week one of the 2022 season, Turner recorded two interceptions in the team's first game against Kent State. [8] He finished the 2022 season with 52 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, and two interceptions. [9] For his performance on the season, Turner was named honorable mention all-Pac-12 Conference. [10] In week two of the 2023 season versus Tulsa, he broke his hand on the first play while making a tackle, causing him to miss the next three games. [11] In week seven, Turner notched seven tackles as he helped lead the Huskies to a win over rival Oregon. [12] In week eight, he made five tackles in a 15-7 win over Arizona State, but he suffered another injury causing him to miss the next five games. [13] In the 2023 season Turner tallied 26 tackles with two going for a loss, and a fumble recovery. [14] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate student. [15]

Florida

On January 25, 2024, Turner announced that he would be transferring to Florida. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Maffei, John (July 13, 2018). "Carlsbad's Asa Turner commits to Pac-12 school". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ Vorel, Mike (April 18, 2019). "Why 2019 safety signee Asa Turner committed to a program, a position and a coach at Washington". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ↑ Vorel, Mike (January 31, 2019). "Coveted four-star 2019 safety recruit Asa Turner commits to Washington (again)". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ Caple, Christian. "Final thoughts: One more look at Washington's 45-19 victory against BYU". The Athletic. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Asa Turner 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Asa Turner 2020 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Asa Turner 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ Raley, Dan (September 6, 2022). "Asa Turner Feels Right at Home in Husky Secondary Now". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Asa Turner 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Raley, Dan (June 2023). "Husky Roster Review: It's Asa Turner's Turn to Be Great". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ Raley, Dan (December 31, 2023). "Got to Hand It to Turner, He's Been One Tough Husky This Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ Vorel, Mike (October 21, 2023). "Despite cast and club, UW safety Asa Turner improves tackling". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ Raley, Dan (November 29, 2023). "Turner, Last of the Injured UW Starters, Might Be Available for Ducks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Asa Turner 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ Grubbs, Grant (January 13, 2024). "Washington DB Asa Turner enters the NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  16. ↑ Goodall, Zach (January 25, 2024). "Washington DB Transfer Asa Turner Commits to Florida". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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