Byron Turner, Jr.

Played in eight games…recorded three tackles…made collegiate debut and registered one tackle in season-opening 47-7 win vs. Duquesne…had season-high two tackles in 49-17 win vs. Louisiana…also saw action in 24-23 win vs. LSU, 35-31 win at Louisville, 44-14 win vs. Boston College, 38-3 win at Syracuse, 45-38 victory vs. Florida and 35-32 Cheez-It Bowl victory vs. Oklahoma.

Worked with FSU’s scout team while redshirting.

Four-star prospect and No. 7 overall in Louisiana according to ESPN…ranked No. 20 nationally among weak-side defensive ends and 12th among Louisiana prospects by Rivals…rated as nation’s No. 27 strong-side defensive end and Louisiana’s No. 12 prospect on 247Sports Composite…ranked 23rd nationally at his position and 13th in Louisiana by 247Sports…earned all-district recognition his senior year after helping lead St. Augustine to quarterfinal round of state playoffs…recorded 102 tackles, including 29.0 for loss with 13.0 sacks, as a junior to help Purple Knights advance to quarterfinal round of state playoffs…also contested shot put for St. Augustine’s track and field team.