Dallas Turner LB/EDGE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dallas Turner LB/EDGE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | |||||||
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 02/02/2003 | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | ||||
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 02/02/2003 | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Overall Rating: | 92.7 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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80% |
| Pass Rush: |
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80% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#5
Position rank:
#1
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 979 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Dallas Turner from St. Thomas Aquinas High School was rated a -star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Turner joined Alabama after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Turner saw action in 15 games and played a total of 370 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 18 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 24 stops. In coverage Turner notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a very good QB rating when targetted of 74.0. As a pass rusher, he added 25 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and an impressive an impressive 9 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Crimson Tide in 2022 Turner played in 12 games and took part in 609 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 23 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 22 stops. In coverage Turner made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 106.3. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 35 total pressures, and 21 QB hurries, 9 QB hits, and a decent 5 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Turner combines good length and initial quickness, showing the burst to win early in the down as a pass rusher.
- He chases well in pursuit, and Turner has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Turner has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the ability to counter inside.
- Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas.
- Good all-around athlete with very good short-area quickness and fluidity. Very good playing strength and has worked hard in the weight room, adding bulk and filling out his frame.
- He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends.
- Displays nice agility and awareness in coverage. Has the size and speed to be effective rushing the passer.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks functional strength in the pass rush, struggling to disengage and too easily pushed past the pocket.
- Inconsistent getting off blocks from smaller offensive players, gets moved or out-positioned and forced to chase down plays from behind.
- Turner doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
How other scouting services rate Dallas Turner (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
5.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0