Vernon Turner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vernon Turner
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1967(1967-01-06)
Age	57
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Capricorn

Vernon Turner Biography

Vernon Turner is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on January 6, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Vernon Turner (born January 6 1967) is an American professional and college football player who played player at the running back position, as well as a wide receiver, and specialization in return for both the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Europe League (NFLE) over eight consecutive seasons throughout the 1990s. Turner played for the college team of Carson- Newman College, and then professionally with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. He ended his career with Frankfurt Galaxy and Scottish Claymores in the NFLE.

After finishing high school, Turner was accepted into Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee, where he was approached by Head coach Ken Sparks to play running back. At that time, the school was still a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) which won five Division I national championships during the 1980s. Turner was a participant in 3 of these championships, when the Eagles took home the trophy in 1988, 1986, and 1989. In 1988, as a junior Turner was the top player in rushing, gaining 1,257 yards and 232 carries, as well as the scoring department with 96 scores. In the championship game played in December 1988 the running back was able in leading Carson-Newman to an impressive 56-17 win against Adams State University of Colorado with a 189-yard rush and scoring three touchdowns. He scored the first six points with an 80-yard run during the first game’s play from the scrimmage. His play was recognized as offensive player of the match distinction. Despite finishing his senior year with only a second place in rushing yards behind his teammate Robert Thomas, he was chosen to be on the first team of the all-South Atlantic Conference team in the year 1989. In 1989, Turner ran for 869 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in addition to retrieving 10 kickoffs that accounted for 263 yards, with one that was 75 yards. Turner played his final game at the championship match of national champions on the 16th, when the team defeated Emporia State University of the Kansas 34-20. It was the Eagles winning their third championship in the span of four years. He was a New York native finished his academic career as the second-highest ranked player in the school’s history with 569 attempts to rumble, third with the most with 2,851 yards of rushing and 28 scoring touchdowns on the rushing route.

In 2019, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Ciara & Russell Wilson have all joined forces as producing partners to develop their first feature film; it will be about Vernon’s life story. Brad Gann (Writer of ‘Invincible’, starring Mark Wahlberg) was hired to write Vernon’s story (‘Relentless’ – Working title).

Turner also released his autobiography entitled”The Next Level: A Game I Needed To Play in the year 2012.

Vernon Turner Net Worth

Vernon Turner is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vernon Turner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the 90 NFL Draft, Turner signed as a free-agent with the Denver Broncos. Turner was released at the Broncos final cut. After being dismissed from the Broncos, Turner was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. Vernon was a participant in Super Bowl 25 (Bills vs Giants). The next time, Vernon was again released by the Bills in the last roster cut. Within two days, Turner was picked up by the LA Rams. Turner was the leader of the Rams in kick-offs and punt returns for two years. Turner was let go by the Rams at the conclusion 1991 season. Turner signed a free-agent agreement for the Detroit Lions where he backed with legendary return specialist Mel Gray. Turner turned out to be an impressive replacement for Gray and was awarded multiple NFC special teams players of the week honors. Turner was released prior to the final game played in 1993. Turner was quickly recalled with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their final match of the year. Turner was their most prolific returner throughout this season. Vernon made it into the history books of the Bucs after being the first player to ever return a punt or kick for a touchdown in Bucs’ history. The return of his punt is currently at #20 on the Bucs 100 most memorable plays. Turner played around with the market for free agents for the 1995 season. He signed a three-year contract to the Carolina Panthers for the inaugural season. Vernon was released in the Panthers final roster cuts. At the midpoint of in the year 1995 Turner became a part of the Detroit Lions. Following his 1995 campaign. Vernon was signed to play three seasons with NFL Europe (Frankfurt Galaxy & Scottish Claymores). Turner quit professional football in 1998.

Turner was a student at Curtis High School on Staten Island where he was a quarterback in football and also competed in the track and field. He was awarded all-state and all-city awards and left the school with more than 4000 yards of passing. In November of 2011, Curtis High School inducted him into its Hall of Fame.

Born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, a neighborhood in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, Turner is the oldest of five children, with two brothers and two sisters. Growing up in difficult circumstances, he moved from the slum area in Brooklyn to the quiet neighborhood of Sunnyside on Staten Island while a young child. His mother died when he was a freshman in high school and his stepfather while he was in college.

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Facts & Trivia

Vernon Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vernon Turner celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

Where did Vernon Turner go?

Kick return yards: 2,626
Touchdowns:| 2

Who is Vernon Turner in Empire?

He was the business partner and longtime friend of Lucious Lyon, and he was the chairman of Empire Entertainment. He was accidentally killed by Rhonda Lyon in the season finale in an attempt to protect her husband Andre Lyon. Vernon was portrayed by actor Malik Yoba, and he first appeared in Pilot.

How tall is vernon Turner high jumper?

(Outdoor) Finished fifth in high jump with a height of 7-2.5 (2.20m) at the NCAA Championships … (Indoor) Took second in high jump at the indoor Big 12 Championships, clearing 7-1.5 (2.17m) … 2018: (Indoor) Placed fourth in the high jump competition at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships, clearing 7-3.75 (2.23 meters) …

How old is Vernon Turner?

55 years (January 6, 1967)

Who snitched on Lucious?

Costar Couples. Speaking of Lucious, he spent most of his time in jail looking hunky/playing basketball — until Frank Gathers (Chris Rock) showed up. In case you need a reminder, Frank is the drug dealer Cookie snitched on, and it only took about five seconds before he convinced Cookie’s cousin to sell her out.