Tré Turner Explained

Tré Turner
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 April 2000
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Northwest Guilford
(Guilford County, North Carolina)
College:Virginia Tech (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:American
Pfr:TurnTr02

Tré Turner (born April 21, 2000) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Early life and high school

Turner grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended Northwest Guilford High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] Turner committed to play college football at Virginia Tech over offers from North Carolina and Miami (Florida).[2]

College career

Turner played in 12 games as a freshman and caught 26 passes for 535 receiving yards and four touchdowns.[3] He finished his sophomore season with 34 receptions for 553 yards and four touchdowns.[4] As a junior, Turner had 34 receptions for 529 yards with three touchdowns.[5] As a senior, Turner caught 40 passes for a team-leading 675 yards and three touchdowns.[6] Turner finished his collegiate career with 134 receptions and 2,292 receiving yards, both fifth in school history, and 14 touchdown receptions.[7]

Professional career

Las Vegas Raiders

After being initially announced as one of ten undrafted free agents signed by Minnesota Vikings in 2022,[8] Turner ultimately signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, who had offered him better terms.[9] He was waived on May 16, 2022.[10]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On March 14, 2023, Turner signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). On May 30, 2023, Turner was released by the Blue Bombers.[11]

Personal life

Turner's older brother, P. J. Hairston, played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and for the Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sirera . Joe . June 25, 2016 . Tre' Turner: Two sports, one special talent . January 14, 2022 . News & Record.
  2. Web site: Goldberg . Rob . May 31, 2017 . 4-Star WR Prospect Tre Turner Commits to Virginia Tech over UNC, Miami . January 14, 2022 . Bleacher Report.
  3. Web site: Barber . Mike . August 27, 2019 . 'Big Play Tre' Turner looking to be more consistent in Year 2 at Virginia Tech . January 14, 2022 . Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  4. Web site: Niziolek . Mike . October 31, 2021 . Virginia Tech receiver Tre Turner forecasted his career day against Georgia Tech . January 14, 2022 . Roanoke Times.
  5. Web site: Niziolek . Mike . October 5, 2021 . Virginia Tech WR Tre Turner details the injuries that held him last year . January 14, 2022 . Roanoke Times.
  6. Web site: December 1, 2021 . Hokies WR Tre Turner to skip bowl game . January 14, 2022 . The Virginian-Pilot.
  7. Web site: Sullivan . Tim . December 1, 2021 . Tre Turner will skip the Hokies' bowl . January 15, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  8. Web site: April 30, 2022 . Vikings Agree to Terms with Nine Undrafted Free Agents . April 30, 2022 . Vikings.com . Minnesota Vikings.
  9. Web site: Gulbransen . Scott . May 5, 2022 . Raiders nab UDFA Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner from cheapskate Vikings . May 9, 2022 . Sportsnaut.
  10. Web site: May 16, 2022 . Raiders add three free agents . February 12, 2023 . Raiders.com . June 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627124850/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-add-three-free-agents-2022-nfl-offseason . dead .
  11. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . June 3, 2023.
  12. Web site: Bitter . Andy . November 25, 2021 . Tre Turner reflects on his Virginia Tech growth and a bittersweet ending: 'This whole opportunity has been a blessing' . January 14, 2022 . The Athletic.