Asa Turner (American football)

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Asa Turner
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Position Safety
ClassSenior
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Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
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College
High school Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)

Jacob "Asa" Turner is an American football safety who most recently played for the Washington Huskies.

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Early life and high school

Turner attended high school at Carlsbad. Coming out of high school Turner was rated as a four-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, and Washington. [1] Turner would ultimately decide to commit to play college football for the Washington Huskies. [2] [3]

College career

In week three of the 2019 season, Turner recorded his first career interception in a 45-19 win over BYU. [4] Turner 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] Turner 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] Turner finished the 2022 season with 52 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, and two interceptions. [9] For his performance in the 2022 season, Turner was named honorable mention all Pac-12. [10] In week two of the 2023 season versus Tulsa, Turner broke his hand on the first play while making a tackle, causing him to miss the team's 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, Turner made five tackles in a 15-7 win over Arizona State, but he suffered another injury causing him to miss the Huskies 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 conclusion of the 2023 season, Turner would decide to enter the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate student. [15] [16]

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References

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