Payton Turner Detroit Lions · #92
Payton Turner is a Defensive End for the Detroit Lions, drafted 28th overall, 2021. In 2024 he recorded 21 tackles, 2 sacks.
Payton Turner — the report card
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Payton Turner career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 50 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
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Are the Detroit Lions built to win?
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The Ballad of Payton Turner
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The beginning
Payton Turner is a Defensive End for the Detroit Lions, in his 6th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 28th overall, 2021 as a Defensive End.
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Payton Turner is a Detroit Lions defensive end, drafted 28th overall, 2021.
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Across 4 seasons (2021–2024) he has recorded 50 tackles, 5 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 21 tackles, 2 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2024.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 272 lbs
- Draft
- 28th overall, 2021
- Born
- Houston, TX
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #92
Payton Turner is from Houston, TX and is 27 years old. He was drafted 28th overall, 2021 and plays defensive end at 6' 6", 272 lbs.
Over 4 seasons (2021–2024) he has recorded 50 tackles, 5 sacks and 0 interceptions. Turner is currently on the Detroit Lions roster.
Payton Turner is a rotational defensive lineman who has generated 5 sacks and 50 tackles across 4 seasons (2021–2024).
Payton Turner — frequently asked
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