#35

C.J. Turner

LB · Tulsa · R-Jr. · #35

Returning to Tulsa for 2026
R-Jr. · Star City, Ark. → Star City HS
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C.J. Turner

LB · Tulsa · So · #35

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#776 national
CFB
College
Tulsa
2023–2025
NFL
NFL Draft
—
Not drafted (yet)

Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025

2 coaches
2023
2025
Tre Lamb
Tulsa
era →

Coaching transition mid-career: Kevin Wilson → Tre Lamb. Worth noting in scheme + development context.

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2023Tulsa4-8HC: Kevin Wilson · Run-heavy
2025Tulsa4-8HC: Tre Lamb · Run-leaning

Career stats

SeasonTeam
2025Tulsa740.00.0------
2023Tulsa310.00.0------
Career1050.00.0------

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Tulsa

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Linebacker · Tulsa

Returning around him

  • 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • Transfer portal: -1 net (21 in / 22 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Tulsa · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #85 · 2026 recruiting class #92

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #13317

Final rank
#13618
Avg #13573.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #13317 this season.

Background

CAREER NOTES: Was one of several true freshmen to redshirt the 2023 season … Has played in 11 career games … Has a career total of 11 tackles. 2024 Academic All-Conference 2023 Academic All-Conference 2025: Appeared in 11 games for TU in 2025 and made one start … Played on the defensive side of t...

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