About DJ Turner II

JuanDrago "DJ" Turner II (born November 9, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life
Turner was born on November 9, 2000, in Suwanee, Georgia. He attended North Gwinnett High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year. He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football.

College career
Turner appeared in eight total games his first two years at Michigan in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he played in all 14 games and made eight starts. He finished the year with 33 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown. Turner returned as a starter in 2022, intercepting one pass and returning a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown.