Dallas Turner, the Alabama LB, sits at No. 9 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 31% elite, 32% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Long and athletic with the explosive traits needed to become an impactful NFL pass rusher.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Turner possesses the first-step quickness, burst and overall athleticism to wreak havoc off the edges as a disruptive force.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “A team would be wise to widen him out and allow him a better runway to ignite his burst and overwhelm tackles with his speed.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s added 20 pounds since coming to Alabama, but he struggles at times to stack and shed run blockers or set a firm edge.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The Alabama star is a natural pass rusher with the instincts, awareness and hand-to-hand skills to utilize multiple maneuvers to get to the quarterback.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Long and athletic with the explosive traits needed to become an impactful NFL pass rusher. Turner’s first-step quickness and elite closing burst are important building blocks, but he still needs to work on his process from Point A to Point B. He hasn’t learned to create the space and angles needed to consistently attack the edges, but that should come with better hand development and a more diversified approach. A te…”
“…Turner possesses the first-step quickness, burst and overall athleticism to wreak havoc off the edges as a disruptive force. The Alabama star is a natural pass rusher with the instincts, awareness and hand-to-hand skills to utilize multiple maneuvers to get to the quarterback.…”
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