De'Lance Turner


De'Lance Turner is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Alcorn State.

Early life and high school

Turner was born and grew up in McLain, Mississippi and attended Perry Central High School in New Augusta, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. Turner rushed for 519 yards
and 7 touchdowns on 70 carries as a senior and was named first team All-Area and All-District.

College career

Turner began his collegiate career at Copiah–Lincoln Community College and was named MACJC first team All-State after leading the team with 600 rushing yards as a sophomore. Turner transferred to Alcorn State for his remaining three years of collegiate eligibility. As a senior, Turner rushed for a school-record 1,357 yards, the second-most in the FCS, and 10 touchdowns and earned first team All-SWAC and third team AP FCS All-America honors. He finished his collegiate career with 2,121 rushing yards, fifth-highest in school history, and 15 touchdowns.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Turner signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. Turner was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on September 12, 2018 after running back Kenneth Dixon was placed on injured reserve. He made his NFL debut on September 13, 2018 against the Cincinnati Bengals, playing on special teams. In Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he recorded a four-yard rush and a ten-yard reception. He was placed on injured reserve on October 13, 2018 with a hamstring injury.
Turner was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019 and re-signed to the Ravens practice squad the next day.

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2019, the Miami Dolphins signed Turner off of the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He was waived on May 16, 2020.