Robert Turner - #75 - OL - New Mexico - Profile

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

◊ Played in 13 regular-season games and three postseason games, including the first two starts of his NFL career at tight end and fullback.

◊ Played in final 10 games of 2008, mostly on special teams. ... Also lined up as an extra tight end on offense.

◊ As a member of the kick return team, he has recorded two returns for 15 yards.

◊ Appeared in the final two games of 2007 after he was signed to the active roster, 12/19/07.

◊ Made his NFL debut, entering the game at left guard at TEN, 12/23/07. 

CAREER TRANSACTIONS 

◊ 12/19/07, NYJ, Signed, Active roster

◊ 9/3/07, NYJ, Signed, Practice squad

◊ 9/1/07, NYJ, Waived ◊ 5/16/07, NYJ, Signed, Undrafted FA

SEASON-BY-SEASON REVIEW 

2009 (JETS) Played in 13 regular season games and three postseason games, including the first two starts of his career at tight end (10/25 at OAK) and fullback (10/12 at MIA). ... Played mostly on special teams but also lined up as an extra tight end and as a fullback.

2008 (JETS) Played in final 10 games, mostly on special teams. ... Also lined up as an extra tight end on offense.

2007 (JETS) Played in final two games of season, making NFL debut at TEN, 12/23, as left guard. 

BEFORE THE NFL 

◊Started 49 straight games at right guard and right tackle during his four-year career at New Mexico.

◊ Credited with 23 big effort plays, 10 cut blocks and 16 pins by the Lobos’ coaching staff as a senior.

◊ Three-year starter on the offensive line, two-year starter at defensive tackle and senior captain at Lake Travis HS (TX). 

OFF THE FIELD 

◊ Lettered in power lifting and track and field.

◊ Majored in General Studies.

◊ Participated in the Play 60 Draft Week Event in 2008 and 2010, which is a part of the NFL’s youth health and fitness campaign encouraging kids to be active at least 60 minutes a day.

◊ Hosted children from MercyFirst, as they shopped for holiday gifts courtesy of former Jets defensive line coach Dan Quinn.

◊ Involved in mentoring programs and speaks to classes and teams about drugs, alcohol, education, and fitness.