Asa Turner (American football)

Asa Turner

Florida Gators – No. 20
Position	Safety
Class	Redshirt Senior
Personal information
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College	Washington (2019–2023) Florida (2024–present)
Bowl games	2024 Gasparilla Bowl
High school	Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)
Stats at ESPN

Jacob "Asa" Turner is an American football safety for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Washington Huskies.

Early life and high school

Turner attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California, where he played football as a wide receiver and safety. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies over offers from schools such as Michigan, Notre Dame, and USC.[1]

College career

Washington

In week 3 of the 2019 season, Turner recorded his first career interception in a 45-19 win over BYU.[2] He finished his freshman season in 2019 with 19 tackles with two being for a loss, and an interception.[3] In the COVID shortened 2020 season, Turner amassed 17 tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in four games.[3] He finished the 2021 season making 34 tackles with two going for a loss and two interceptions.[3] In the 2022 season opener, Turner recorded two interceptions against Kent State.[4] He finished the 2022 season with 52 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, and two interceptions,[3] earning honorable mention all-Pac-12 Conference honors.[5]

In week 2 of the 2023 season versus Tulsa, Turner broke his hand on the first play while making a tackle, causing him to miss the next three games.[6] In week 7, he notched seven tackles in a win over rival Oregon.[7] In week 8, Turner made five tackles in a 15-7 win over Arizona State, but he suffered another injury causing him to miss the next five games.[8] In the 2023 season he tallied 26 tackles with two going for a loss, and a fumble recovery.[3] After the season, Turner entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate student.[9]

Florida

On January 25, 2024, Turner announced that he would be transferring to Florida.[10]

References

1. Maffei, John (July 13, 2018). "Carlsbad's Asa Turner commits to Pac-12 school". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
2. Caple, Christian. "Final thoughts: One more look at Washington's 45-19 victory against BYU". The Athletic. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
3. "Asa Turner College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
4. Raley, Dan (September 6, 2022). "Asa Turner Feels Right at Home in Husky Secondary Now". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
5. Raley, Dan (June 2023). "Husky Roster Review: It's Asa Turner's Turn to Be Great". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
6. Raley, Dan (December 31, 2023). "Got to Hand It to Turner, He's Been One Tough Husky This Season". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
7. Vorel, Mike (October 21, 2023). "Despite cast and club, UW safety Asa Turner improves tackling". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
8. Raley, Dan (November 29, 2023). "Turner, Last of the Injured UW Starters, Might Be Available for Ducks". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
9. Grubbs, Grant (January 13, 2024). "Washington DB Asa Turner enters the NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
10. Goodall, Zach (January 25, 2024). "Washington DB Transfer Asa Turner Commits to Florida". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

External links

• Washington Huskies bio
• Florida Gators bio