Ja'Kyrian Turner

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Ja'Kyrian Turner
No. 25 – Pittsburgh Panthers
Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school South Sumter (Bushnell, Florida)
College
Stats at ESPN

Ja'Kyrian Turner is an American college football running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

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Early life

Turner attended South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Florida. As a senior, he recorded 134 carries for 978 yards and ten touchdowns. [1] Following his high school career, Turner committed to play college football at the University of Pittsburgh. [2] [3]

College career

Turner earned immediate playing time as a true freshman. [4] He rushed for his first career touchdown against Central Michigan. [5] Against No. 25 Florida State, Turner rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, his first multi-touchdown game of his career. [6] [7]

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2025 Pittsburgh 101146155.47171317.70
Career 101146155.47171317.70

References

  1. ↑ Ludwig, Karl (February 18, 2025). "Ja'Kyrian Turner Has Enough Speed to Follow an All-American". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ DiPaola, Jerry. "Florida 3-star wide receiver Ja'Kyrian Turner joins Pitt's prospects class of 2025". community.triblive.com. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ Coppola, Kyle (December 4, 2024). "South Sumter High Football Player Ja'kyrian Turner Commits to University of Pittsburgh". Style Magazine. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Guerriero, Justin. "Pitt's true freshmen providing a boost in all 3 phases". community.triblive.com. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Coppola, Kyle (September 12, 2025). "South Sumter High Graduate Ja'Kyrian Turner Scores First Touchdown for University of Pitt |". Style Magazine. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "The kids are alright: Freshmen Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner help Pitt past No. 25 Florida State". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Guerriero, Justin. "With 2 TDs, fumble recovery, Pitt freshman RB Ja'Kyrian Turner shines in win over Florida State". TribLive.
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