Junior Turner (born September 2, 1988) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent the first nine years of his career with the Calgary Stampeders where he won Grey Cup championships in 2014 and 2018. He played CIS football with the Bishop's Gaiters.
 Turner with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021 | |
| Born: | September 2, 1988 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| University | Bishop's Gaiters |
| CFL Draft | 2011, Round: 2, Pick: 9 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011–2019 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2021 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Professional career edit
Calgary Stampeders edit
In the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 12th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and seventh by players in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).[1] Turner was drafted ninth overall in the second round of the 2011 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. He was later signed to a contract with the Stampeders on May 20, 2011.[2] He played in nine seasons for the Stampeders where he played in 106 regular season games and recorded 154 defensive tackles, 17 sacks, and one forced fumble. He was released by the Stampeders on January 29, 2020.[3]
Toronto Argonauts edit
On October 6, 2021, Turner signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[4] He played in four regular season games where he had eight defensive tackles and one sack. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[5]
References edit
- ^ "CFL Prospects: April 2011 Rankings". Canadian Football League. April 5, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Stamps sign picks Sinopoli, Turner and Parker". Canadian Football League. May 20, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 26, 2022.