Daryl Turner

Daryl Turner is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League for four years. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.

Early life

Turner attended Flint Southwestern High School, now known as Flint [Southwestern Academy].

College statistics

1980: 11 catches for 236 yards and 2 TD.
1981: 31 catches for 653 yards and 4 TD.
1982: 8 catches for 139 yards and 2 TD.
1983: 28 catches for 549 yards and 5 TD. 3 carries for 5 yards.

Professional career

Turner was selected in the second round of the 1984 [NFL draft] by the Seattle Seahawks. Turner set three franchise records for the Seattle Seahawks for highest yard average per-catch in a career, most receiving touchdowns in a season, and most receiving touchdowns for a rookie. He amassed 23 touchdowns on 69 receptions over his first two seasons in the NFL. Turner's production declined in his next two seasons, which he attributed to alcohol and drug abuse. The Seahawks attempted to trade Turner to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed draft pick after the 1987 NFL season. The trade was voided after Turner failed a physical examination and the Seahawks released him. Turner subsequently entered a drug rehabilitation program. The San Francisco 49ers offered Turner a tryout before the 1988 NFL season, but he failed to secure a roster spot.