Asa Turner (American football)

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

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

Early life and high school

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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

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Washington

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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]

Florida

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On January 25, 2024, Turner announced that he would be transferring to Florida.[17]

References

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  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. ^ "Washington DB Asa Turner enters the NCAA Transfer Portal". SuperWest Sports. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Goodall, Zach (January 25, 2024). "Washington DB Transfer Asa Turner Commits to Florida". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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