Asa Turner (American football)
{{Short description|American football player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
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|school= Florida Gators
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|currentposition=Safety
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|weight_lb=212
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|highschool=Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)
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- Washington (2019–2023)
- Florida (2024–present)
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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.{{cite web |last1=Maffei |first1=John |title=Carlsbad's Asa Turner commits to Pac-12 school |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/sd-sp-preps-asa-turner-carlsbad-washington-pac12-story.html |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |date=13 July 2018 |access-date=14 January 2024}}
College career
= Washington =
In week 3 of the 2019 season, Turner recorded his first career interception in a 45-19 win over BYU.{{cite web |last1=Caple |first1=Christian |title=Final thoughts: One more look at Washington's 45-19 victory against BYU |url=https://theathletic.com/1233433/2019/09/23/one-more-look-washington-victory-against-byu/ |website=The Athletic |access-date=14 January 2024}} He finished his freshman season in 2019 with 19 tackles with two being for a loss, and an interception.{{cite web |title=Asa Turner College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/asa-turner-1.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=14 January 2024}} In the COVID shortened 2020 season, Turner amassed 17 tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in four games. He finished the 2021 season making 34 tackles with two going for a loss and two interceptions. In the 2022 season opener, Turner recorded two interceptions against Kent State.{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Asa Turner Feels Right at Home in Husky Secondary Now |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/asa-turner-feels-right-at-home-in-husky-secondary-now |work=Washington Huskies on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=6 September 2022 |access-date=14 January 2024}} He finished the 2022 season with 52 tackles with one being for a loss, a pass deflection, and two interceptions, earning honorable mention all-Pac-12 Conference honors.{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Husky Roster Review: It's Asa Turner's Turn to Be Great |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/its-asa-turners-turn-to-be-great-at-washington |work=Washington Huskies on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=June 2023 |access-date=14 January 2024}}
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.{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Got to Hand It to Turner, He's Been One Tough Husky This Season |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/got-to-hand-it-to-turner-hes-been-one-tough-husky-this-season |work=Washington Huskies on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=31 December 2023 |access-date=14 January 2024}} In week 7, he notched seven tackles in a win over rival Oregon.{{cite web |last1=Vorel |first1=Mike |title=Despite cast and club, UW safety Asa Turner improves tackling |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/despite-cast-and-club-uw-safety-asa-turner-improves-tackling/ |website=The Seattle Times |date=21 October 2023 |access-date=14 January 2024}} 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.{{cite magazine |last1=Raley |first1=Dan |title=Turner, Last of the Injured UW Starters, Might Be Available for Ducks |url=https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/turner-last-of-the-injured-uw-starters-might-be-available-for-ducks |work=Washington Huskies on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=29 November 2023 |access-date=14 January 2024}} In the 2023 season he tallied 26 tackles with two going for a loss, and a fumble recovery. After the season, Turner entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate student.{{cite web |last1=Grubbs |first1=Grant |title=Washington DB Asa Turner enters the NCAA Transfer Portal |url=https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/news/washington-db-asa-turner-enters-the-ncaa-transfer-portal/ |website=On3.com |date=13 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024}}
= Florida =
On January 25, 2024, Turner announced that he would be transferring to Florida.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-ncaa-transfer-portal-washington-asa-turner-commitment|title=Washington DB Transfer Asa Turner Commits to Florida|work=Florida Gators on SI |publisher=SI.com|first=Zach|last=Goodall|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/asa-turner/16053 Washington Huskies bio]
- [https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/asa-turner/16796 Florida Gators bio]
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Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Players of American football from Carlsbad, California
Category:American football safeties