Jimmie Turner

James Turner (born February 16, 1962) is a former American football Linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Presbyterian College.

Not to be confused with Jimmy Turner (American football).
Jimmie Turner
No. 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-02-16) February 16, 1962
Vienna, Georgia
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Vienna (GA)
College:Presbyterian
Undrafted:1984
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Turner attended Vienna High School in Georgia, where he practiced football, basketball and track.

He accepted a football scholarship from Presbyterian College. He was a three-year starter at defensive end, before being moved to outside linebacker as a senior.[1] He also practiced track.

Professional career

Turner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was waived on August 27.[2] On November 14, he was re-signed after the team released wide receiver Harold Carmichael, to provide depth at the linebacker position.[3] He only played on special teams and was cut on August 19, 1985.[4]

Personal life

He is the founder of Turner Financial Group.

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References
  1. "PC's Turner Named NAIA A-A; Furman Hosts Augusta Tonight". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  3. "Turner Rejoins Dallas". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. "Transactions". Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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