Exit: DJ Turner
DJ Turner has officially declared for the draft.
Will Johnson’s reign is about to begin.
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January 6th, 2023 at 1:52 PM ^
That one hurts. Didn't think he would come back, but there was always hope.
Johnson can't cover both sides of the field.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:01 PM ^
Doubt Johnson's abilities at your peril!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:11 PM ^
like a remake of the old MGoBlog Woodson shirt
"colson and barrett cover 1/9th of the field. johnson covers the rest"
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or the next idea i think of instead
January 6th, 2023 at 3:42 PM ^
"Earth is 2/3 covered by water. Johnson covers the rest."
January 6th, 2023 at 2:17 PM ^
Or can he?
January 6th, 2023 at 3:07 PM ^
Assuming a serviceable corner takes over for DJ (e.g., Gemon Green returns, McBurrows makes the leap, Hill surprises as a freshman), coverage should probably still improve next year thanks to the additional off-season for that pile of returning starters (plus sophomore Will Johnson).
January 6th, 2023 at 5:03 PM ^
Kody Jones
January 7th, 2023 at 8:02 PM ^
...doesnt play CB, lol.
He's a NB, plays behind Sainristil.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:38 PM ^
What hurts was the blown play on that long TD. He got duped and was the real dagger. But I wish him well.
January 6th, 2023 at 6:24 PM ^
No one's perfect. Woodson got beat over the top for a long touchdown by David Boston in the OSU game of his champion/Heisman season.
Turner did so many good things this year that totally outweigh a handful of mistakes, even consequential ones.
January 6th, 2023 at 9:28 PM ^
I’m pretty sure he did that on purpose just so he could give them hope and make the win a little more dramatic. He had everything under control.
January 6th, 2023 at 1:52 PM ^
Good luck to him! Good career at Michigan and back to back B1G champ!
January 6th, 2023 at 1:52 PM ^
This one is tough, but he is ready. Best of luck to him. Next man up!
January 6th, 2023 at 1:53 PM ^
Best of luck DJ! Thank you for your help in turning around the program.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:31 PM ^
I see what you did there!!!
January 6th, 2023 at 1:54 PM ^
That really sucks. Why does it seem like every other program gets players to stay and Michigan never does? Who is the last player who stayed unexpectedly?
January 6th, 2023 at 1:55 PM ^
Aidan Hutchinson
January 6th, 2023 at 2:42 PM ^
Really had to pull that name deep from the history of Michigan football.
January 6th, 2023 at 11:48 PM ^
Mikey Sainristil... just sayin'...
January 6th, 2023 at 2:50 PM ^
Tyrone Wheatley
January 6th, 2023 at 4:07 PM ^
Even more recent: Blake Corum!
(Trust me - I stayed at a HI in AA with GoJ last night!)
January 6th, 2023 at 4:19 PM ^
We trust you - yes, please!
January 6th, 2023 at 1:59 PM ^
Turner has NFL ability, and his degree. This is not unexpected at all. And he is a testament to good scouting and great development. No reason to think the staff hasn’t/can’t find another stud to replace him. Good luck DJ.
January 6th, 2023 at 1:59 PM ^
Has any fanbase ever had such a trying existence ?
January 6th, 2023 at 2:03 PM ^
Jake Moody
January 6th, 2023 at 2:06 PM ^
Next year's team is likely to have a couple guys who would definitely get drafted this year. Mikey, Kris Jenkins, Eyabi (his combine numbers alone would get him drafted), and perhaps the guards if they decide to stay.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:11 PM ^
Youre probably talking about elite schools like Bama, Georgia, Clemson, etc. They have a lot of players leave, especially for the draft. The difference has been they have significant depth.
Michigan is getting to the point where they have talented Depth.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:15 PM ^
Mike Saintrisil is coming back next year
January 6th, 2023 at 2:31 PM ^
You cannot be serious.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:51 PM ^
I think we should probably be happy for him....
This is a great sign for the program, all the top teams have guys go early.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:00 PM ^
Sounds like one of them good problems.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:16 PM ^
this comment sucks and you should feel bad
January 6th, 2023 at 1:54 PM ^
Aw Hamburgers
January 6th, 2023 at 2:11 PM ^
Too soon.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:17 PM ^
Don't say the "h" word!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:57 PM ^
Jugburgers
January 6th, 2023 at 1:57 PM ^
Proud of this young man...the turnaround in the play of the DBs over the last two has been nothing short of miraculous. No way UM sniffs back to back B1G championships without the massive step up in play by those guys and DJ was a huge, if not unsung, part of that, the Defense and teams success as a whole.
January 6th, 2023 at 1:58 PM ^
Pretty good cover corner although I feel like he struggled on deep balls this year. Tackling is a D- and that missed tackle NYE killed the season. Good luck bro.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:24 PM ^
This comment is even worse than mine.
January 6th, 2023 at 4:33 PM ^
Thanks Mel
January 6th, 2023 at 5:50 PM ^
He blew that tackle on Johnson because he's doesn't like contact. Flew at his legs like a dead body. Big players make big plays. That was a whiff and I don't care. Throughout the season he didn't show much interest in tackling either. Better be ready when Nick Chubb comes around the corner.
January 6th, 2023 at 1:59 PM ^
Obviously that missed tackle on TCU's stud WR when Michigan had narrowed the game to 41-38 will leave a bit of a mark. But, I will more remember DJ Turner as being The Prince Who Was Promised when our secondary went through its Long Night. He wasn't supposed to be that fast. He wasn't supposed to be that good. And, yet....? He was both fast and good. A key contributor on the field that allowed both Macdonald and Minter to cook up a winning gameplan against OSU. Twice. Happy trails and get that cashmoney, DJ.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:01 PM ^
DJ Turner'd out to be the best cover corner Michigan has had since David Long graced the Big House. Good luck in the NFL, I'll be watching!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:03 PM ^
All Hail Will!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:03 PM ^
Go get paid young man! Great UM career, and a great story of "sticking it out" when it may not be breaking your way early in your career.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:05 PM ^
Wonder if Green going to use that covid shirt? Staff has been very high on McBurrows and having Mikey and Will back is a good place to be. I'm not overly concerned here! Thanks DJ for showing us the way vs back to back years of the OSU Death sword WR corps! Well done get paid!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:05 PM ^
Ah man, Turner is a great player. Sad to see him go but good luck, dude.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:05 PM ^
Damn. Kinda sucks we couldn’t get any of those portal corners.