Jimmy Turner

James Lee Turner (born June 15, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. He was selected by the Bengals in the third round of the 1983 NFL draft after playing college football for the UCLA Bruins.

Early life and college James Lee Turner was born on June 15, 1959, in Sherman, Texas. He attended Sherman High School in Sherman.

Professional career Turner was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round, with the 81st overall pick, of the 1983 NFL draft, and by the Philadelphia Stars in the seventh round, with the 80th overall pick, of the 1983 USFL draft. He officially signed with the Bengals on May 31, 1983. He had also spent part of the season on injured reserve.