Michigan Cornerback DJ Turner II Posts Eye-Popping 40-Yard Dash at NFL Combine

If someone's going to run a faster 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine than defensive back DJ Turner II, they may need to break a record to do it. The Michigan prospect blazed a scorching fast 4.26 earlier today, the fastest mark so far this year.

4.27u 😳😳😳@UMichFootball DB DJ Turner II is turning heads.

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Initial readings of Turner's time listed him at 4.27, but the official mark shaved 0.01 off his time. It tied him for the fourth-fastest mark since 2003, behind only John Ross (4.22), Kalon Barnes (4.23) and Chris Johnson (4.24). Ross and Johnson became first-round picks, and Johnson still holds the record for yards from scrimmage in a single season (2509).

Speed isn't everything at the cornerback position, but it's close. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen ran a 4.26 40 last year, and he went on to lead the league in interceptions as a rookie while allowing an excellent 48.7 passer rating on throws in his direction. Turner wasn't many people's idea of a top pick entering this afternoon, but he helped his draft stock today. Teams will take a much longer look at him now.