Cincinnati's second-round draft choice in 2023 played in all 17 games during his rookie campaign, making 12 starts ... He totaled 50 tackles (one sack), seven PDs and a FR while earning an increased role in the secondary as the season progressed ... Ran the fastest time in the 40-yard dash among all players at the 2023 NFL Combine, clocking in at 4.26 seconds ... Played four seasons (2019-22) at the University of Michigan, where he was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree ... Started in Michigan secondary in 2021 alongside Bengals S Dax Hill ... Full name is JuanDrago Turner II, but goes by "DJ."
Selected by Cincinnati in second round of 2023 NFL Draft (60th overall) ... Signed by Bengals on 5-12-23.
2023—Played in all 17 games with 12 starts as CB as a rookie ... Started 12 of team's final 13 games ... Recorded 50 tackles (40 solos), with one sack and two TFLs, along with seven PDs and one FR ... Made NFL debut on Sept. 10 at Cleveland, tallying two solo tackles ... Made first career start on Oct. 8 at Arizona, and posted four tackles and a PD ... Notched three tackles and a PD on Nov. 12 vs. Houston; broke up a pass on third down late in fourth quarter to force a Texans punt, leading to game-tying Bengals FG drive ... Had five tackles and two PDs on Nov. 26 vs. Pittsburgh, and recorded first career FR when he scooped up a loose ball (forced by DT Zach Carter) at Bengals' 14-yard line and returned it 28 yards ... Registered career-high eight solo tackles on Dec. 4 at Jacksonville ... Had three tackles and a PD on Dec. 23 at Pittsburgh, including assisted TFL to bring down RB Jaylen Warren for loss of eight yards in second quarter.
Spent four seasons (2019-22) at Michigan ... Played in 36 games with 28 starts at CB ... Recorded 69 tackles (53 solos), with two TFLs, along with three INTs, 20 PDs and one FR ... Named second-team All-Big Ten in 2022, after receiving honorable mention All-Big Ten in '21 ... Led team with 11 PDs in 2022 ... Also contributed on special teams ... Started eight games in 2021 alongside current Bengals teammate, S Dax Hill.
Hometown is Suwanee, Ga. ... Attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., as a senior in 2019 ... Previously attended North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Ga. ... As a senior at IMG, recorded 17 tackles, three TFLs, four PBUs, one FF and one FR ... Also had two INTs, returning one 100 yards for a TD ... Helped lead North Gwinnett to 14-1 record and Class 7A state championship in 2017 ... Full name is JuanDrago Turner II.
