| Eric Turner | |
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| Position(s): Cornerback |
Jersey #(s): 29 |
Born: September 20 1968 Ventura, California |
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| Died: May 28 2000 (aged 31) Thousand Oaks, California |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1991-1999 | |
| NFL Draft: 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 | |
| College: UCLA | |
| Professional Teams | |
| Career Stats | |
| INT | 30 |
| INT yards | 469 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
This article is about the American football player. For the English papyrologist, see Eric Gardner Turner.
Eric Ray Turner (September 20, 1968 — May 28, 2000) was a defensive back who played for the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens and the Oakland Raiders. He died of intestinal cancer at the age of 31. Turner played college football at UCLA and was the 2nd overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft - the highest choice ever for a defensive back. Turner recorded 30 interceptions in just 109 career games, including returns for touchdowns of 93 and 94 yards.
References
- Sports Illustrated: Eric Turner dies at 31
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Running Back and Safety at Ventura High School.
