NFL Draft Profile: Calvin Turner Jr., Running Back, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors

NFL draft profile scouting report for Hawai'i Running Back, Calvin Turner Jr.

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#7
Pos: RB
Ht: 5107
Wt: 202
Hand: 0928
Arm: 3048
Wing: 7238
DOB:
Eligibility: 2022
Savannah, GA
Jacksonville University/New Hampstead High School

Calvin Turner Jr.
University of Hawai'i
Rainbow Warriors

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One-Liner:

Calvin Turner Jr is a player that wore many hats for Hawaii including RB, WR, Wildcat QB, KR and PR. He is a dynamic athlete that can score anytime he touches the ball.

Pros:

Calvin Turner Jr is a versatile swiss army knife that played WR, RB, and Wildcat QB for Hawaii. He has solid size for the RB position He displays very good overall athletic ability, with excellent body control, balance, acceleration and hip flexibility. He is dynamic in space with his lower body flexibility and slipperiness. Turner is a mismatch out of the backfield and any OC would love to have him on the team. Smooth operator and a natural with the ball in his hands. He is mooth in and out of his breaks and shows good acceleration. Moreover, he excels at maintaining his speed through cuts using his hips extremely well. Shows the ball skills to make catches while flipping his hips. Displays excellent burst and turns this into some power to show some solid finishing ability. Good contact balance and has very good micro-movements making him tough to tackle in tight and open spaces. He can make plays at multiple levels. Excellent kick returner and brings a bunch of value on special teams.

Cons:

Calvin Turner Jr is inexperienced as a true running back and that will be his primary position at the next level. He hasn’t run behind NFL style blocking schemes. Will need to be taught how to press the LOS and read blocks. When running routes he can get a bit lazy when he is not the primary target. Has a very nonchalant play style where it always seems like he is gliding. Not a good blocker and not overly physical and competitive here. Some coaches might believe he doesn’t have a true position and won’t know what to do with him.

Summary:

Calvin Turner Jr projects to be a third down running back at the next level with the versatility to play in the slot. He is an excellent athlete with the movement skills and contact balance to succeed at the next level. He needs more experience and to play with more urgency. Special teams value is a plus. With the right development could become a three down player.

Background:

One of the most versatile players in recent UH history, Turner lined up at running back, wide receiver, wildcat quarterback and returned kickoffs and punts. Named second-team all-Mountain West at wide receiver. Earned Phil Steele All-America honorable mention. Mountain West leader and 26th nationally in total touchdowns (11). Beside total touchdowns, also led the team in receiving touchdowns (6), receiving yards (546), kickoff return yards (324), and all-purpose yards (1,201). Had UH’s four longest plays from scrimmage, including three catches of 70+ yards. One of just two UH players to have a 100-yard receiving game in 2020. Had four catches for 116 yards at San Diego State, including a 75-yard catch and run for a score. A week earlier, had the go-ahead 64-yard scoring catch in the fourth quarter during UH’s win over New Mexico. Had a season-high 10 catches for 77 yards and a score to key UH’s win over previously undefeated Nevada. Also finished as the team’s third leading rusher with 60 carries for 331 yards and a team-best 5.5 yards per carry. Scored four touchdowns on the ground, including a pair of scores in UH’s season-opening win at Fresno State. Served as the team’s primary kick returner in the final five games of the season. Averaged 27.0 yards per return with one touchdown. Named New Mexico Bowl Most Outstanding Offensive Player after accounting for 252 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns – including a 75-yard touchdown catch and 92-yard kickoff return. The kickoff return for score was the first for UH in five years and the first in New Mexico Bowl history.Prior to playing at Hawaii, Turner Played three seasons at Jacksonville University in Florida. Lined up on both sides of the ball at quarterback and defensive back. Earned all-conference recognition each year, including first-team honors in 2019 as an all-purpose back. Ran the ball for 1,380 yards and 15 touchdowns while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Added 794 passing yards and six touchdowns. As a sophomore, earned all-PFL honorable mention honors, while setting a program records for rushing yards per game (143.1), rushing touchdowns (17) and yards per carry (6.9). Accounted for 1,171 passing yards, 2,811 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns in two seasons on the offense. Was all-PFL honorable mention as a freshman at defensive back. Accounted for 53 tackles, six pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. In High School, Turner graduated from New Hampstead High School in Savannah, Ga. Twice named to the All-Greater Savannah first team. Named the Region Player of the Year after rushing for 1,763 yards and 15 touchdowns and passing for 1,450 yards and 10 more scores as a senior. A two-time all-region basketball player. Also claimed regional titles in the 110 hurdles and the long jump. Named the Savannah Morning News’ Most Versatile Male Athlete. Born in Savannah, Ga. Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Has two younger brothers. Parents are Calvin and Ramona Turner of Savannah, Ga.

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Grades:

Current Player Value/Potential Player Value

6.9/7.9

10/4/21 - Hawaii do-it-all weapon Calvin Turner flies under the national radar due to his late kickoff times out on the Islands. However, he has been one of the most consistent skill-position players in college football over the past two seasons. His performance during the Rainbow Warriors win over Fresno State was just the latest example. Turner scored as a receiver with four catches and 41 receiving yards. The former high school quarterback next scored as a runner, carrying the ball 14 times for 59 rushing yards out of the wildcat, as their starting quarterback was ruled out just five minutes prior to kickoff. Turner also serves as the kick, punt returner and gunner on special teams, making his NFL Draft stock very appealing. Through the first six games of the season, Turner has 727 all-purpose yards, including six rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns. His skill-set could translate into a Curtis Samuel (WFT) type role at the next level.

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