Chris Turner

Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 225
Hometown:
Hammond, La.
High School:
Hammond HS

Well-rounded, versatile end prospect who is effective against the run and in pass rushing situations, thanks to an explosive first step … Lengthy arms make him effective in hand-to-hand battle in close quarters … Highly-motivated athlete who loves playing the game of football … Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … A two-star recruit by Rivals.com … Named First Team All-District and was District Defensive MVP, while also claiming honorable mention all-state honors as a senior at Hammond High School … Attended Mizzou’s first-ever “Night at the Zou” elite camp in July, and made big impressions with the coaching staff, and later committed in November … High school coach: Cecil Thomas …. Primary recruiter: Brick Haley … Cited Mizzou’s proven track record of getting defensive linemen to the NFL as a primary reason for his commitment to Mizzou … Also cited the family feel that surrounds Mizzou Football as a key reason for his signing, and for the coaching staff’s loyalty to him … Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Tulane, Troy, Ball State, Jackson State, Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana Tech among others.

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