Patrick Turner

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Patrick Turner


caption = Turner celebrating after a USC victory
college = USC
sport = American football
position = WR
jersey = 1
class = Junior
career_start = 2005
nickname =
height_ft = 6
height_in = 5
weight_lb = 220
nationality = USA
birth_date = Birth date and age|1987|5|19|mf=y
birth_place = Nashville, Tennessee
highschool = Goodpasture High School, Nashville, Tennessee
former_school(s)=
awards =

Patrick Turner (born May 19, 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a wide receiver for the University of Southern California Trojans.

College career

As a freshman during the 2005 season, Turner was an often-used backup wide receiver: catching 12 passes for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. He appeared in 12 games, missing only the UCLA game due to injury.

As a sophomore, he moved up the depth chart to be the Trojan's third receiver under the John David Booty-led offense, after Junior receiver Dwayne Jarrett and Senior receiver Steve Smith. Turner stepped up several times when both Jarrett and Smith were injured and missed games over the season, including 12 catches for 116 yards against Washington.Stewart Mandel, [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/stewart_mandel/07/17/mailbag/1.html Bad company] , SI.com, July 18, 2007.]

Going into 2007 spring training, Turner was projected to be the leading receiver of the 2007 Trojan squad in the fall, his junior seasonGary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-uscfb20mar20,1,2911402.story USC begins spring football practice] , "Los Angeles Times", March 20, 2007.] , following in USC's recent line of star receivers starting with Mike Williams (who previously wore #1) and Jarrett.Gary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-uscfb21mar21,1,3370156.story Turner knows USC is counting on him] , "Los Angeles Times", March 21, 2007.] He returned some of the most impressive plays during the Spring. [Gary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-spw-uscfb4apr04,1,5182235.story Dennis optimistic about a sixth season] , "Los Angeles Times", April 4, 2007.]

In 2007, Turner finished second on the team in receiving yards with 569 yards, following only TE Fred Davis who led the team with 881 yards. With the departure of Davis to the NFL, Turner was expected to step up his production and become the number one option for the Trojans in 2008.

High school career

Turner prepped at Goodpasture High School in Madison, Tennessee, where he was a highly touted receiver, winning numerous All-American awards during his Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. Turner participated in the 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was also on his high school's basketball and track teams.

Turner was ranked as the #1 wide receiver in the country by ESPN's Tom Lemming and #5 out of the top 100 high school football players for 2005 before signing with the Trojans. [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/recruiting/lemming-2005.htm] .

Notes

External links

* [http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/turner_patrick00.html Patrick Turner] at the USC Athletics website.