TJ Turner TJ Turner 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Milford Mill Academy | 2026 State MD is a well-rounded prospect who brings an intriguing blend of size, athleticism, and physicality to the field. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Turner is an effective presence around the line of scrimmage, consistently impacting the run game with his willingness to trigger downhill and finish plays. His frame and play strength allow him to hold up in traffic, making him a reliable force in the box.

In the pass game, Turner shows strong defensive instincts, lurking along the hashes and displaying the quick reaction skills to break on throws and disrupt passing lanes. He plays with awareness and confidence in coverage, using his athleticism to close space in a hurry. Turner’s all-around skill set has translated to the recruiting trail, where he currently holds 10+ offers, including from Southern Miss, Buffalo, and Temple. With his combination of size and versatility Turner profiles as the top DB prospect left in the class.

TJ is another big piece to MMA dominate defensive backfield. A tall, long, physical player who will lay the wood on receivers. TJ also offers positional versatility, mainly playing CB but can also play the role of either safety especially in a 2 deep. A strong tackler, TJ has no problem playing up close at the LOS and can also be a ball hawk in coverage. A tough match-up for any WR that will go up against Milford this year. TJ makes in presence felt in that premier defensive backfield MMA puts out on the field.

Turner Locks in Commitment to Sacramento State, Poised for Early Impact

Heading into his senior season, Turner held over 15 Division I offers from programs such as Louisville, Toledo, UNLV, Sacramento State, UConn, and Liberty, just to name a few.

A long, athletic defensive back, Turner presents a matchup problem for tight ends and slot receivers alike, especially from his nickel or slot DB position. On film, he consistently stays in phase and maintains tight coverage throughout the duration of the play—an impressive trait that speaks to his discipline and instincts in coverage.

Turner uses his size, physicality, and aggressiveness to effectively blanket bigger tight ends and remains a reliable presence in run support. His versatility allows him to contribute in multiple packages and alignments, making him a valuable asset in today’s hybrid defensive schemes.

Turner ultimately committed to Sacramento State over several FBS offers, signaling a strong belief in both the program and his fit within it. With just eight cornerbacks currently on the roster, Turner enters with a real opportunity to compete for early playing time as a true freshman.

Junior Year Highlights – TJ Turner TJ Turner 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Milford Mill Academy | 2026 State MD highlights – Hudl

Turner wrapped up the season with one interception, several pass deflections, and 34 tackles. Operating primarily out of the nickel or slot position, he consistently blankets slot receivers, using his size and athleticism to his advantage, especially in deep coverage. Turner recently received offers from Akron and the University of New Hampshire, bringing his total number of collegiate offers to 10+.

TJ is another DB transfer into Milford Mill, and I player I have seen since his freshman year at Boys Latin. He currently holds a handful of D1 offers and should take the next step as a recruit/player this season.

Another long, lean, physical DB for Milford, I can see TJ being used in a lot of ways this fall. Mainly playing as CB, I can see him moving around playing some CB/SS as he is a strong tackler. TJ has a good frame that should get up close to 200lbs by the time of his senior season and nice length in the arms. He is physical and will lay the wood on ball carriers. TJ can play up close to the LOS or back off in coverage and be successful in both. I like the versatility in TJ’s game and should be a key piece of Milford’s defense this season.