20 Facts About Ezekiel Turner

Ezekiel Turner was born on June 9,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.

Ezekiel Turner played college football for the Washington Huskies as a defensive back and was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL draft.

Ezekiel Turner enrolled at the University of Washington in January 2015 and played as a defensive back for the Washington Huskies his remaining college career.

Ezekiel Turner was named Huskies Special Teams Player of the Week four different times in his college career and selected as the co-winner of the Special Teams MVP in the 2016 season.

Ezekiel Turner played 12 of 13 games and started one game in his sophomore season.

Ezekiel Turner's first start was against Stanford University, where he had a total of seven tackles.

Ezekiel Turner had a tackle for loss and had an interception in the 2016 Pac-12 Football Championship Game vs the Colorado Buffaloes.

Ezekiel Turner was selected as the co-winner of the Special Teams MVP award following his junior season after totaling 23 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and one forced fumble.

Ezekiel Turner played all 13 games and started three games during his senior season in 2017.

Ezekiel Turner totaled five tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in his season opener against the Rutgers.

Ezekiel Turner totaled six tackles and a 41-yard interception return against the Washington State Cougars in the 110th Annual Apple Cup and was named special teams player of the week.

Ezekiel Turner signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30,2018.

Ezekiel Turner played in all 16 games, finished third in the league with 16 total special teams tackles, and was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team as a special teamer.

On September 13,2020, in the season opener, Ezekiel Turner blocked a punt against San Francisco 49ers' punter Mitch Wishnowsky in the first-quarter.

On December 20,2020, in Week 15, Ezekiel Turner blocked a punt against Philadelphia Eagles' punter Cameron Johnston in the first-quarter.

Ezekiel Turner was placed on injured reserve on October 13,2021, with a shoulder injury.

On March 15,2023, Ezekiel Turner signed a one-year contract extension with the Cardinals.

On March 20,2024, Ezekiel Turner signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

On October 8,2024, Ezekiel Turner was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

On November 6,2024, Ezekiel Turner was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad, and promoted to the active roster on November 16.