Jalyn Turner

Continued his upward trajectory as a junior, appearing in every game but one and finding 20 tackles for a team that accomplished numerous program records...Saw his best individual effort during a 43-14 sprint against Valparaiso (11/1), making four stops along with a two-yard tackle-for-a-loss and a quarterback hurry...Tagged three ball-carriers in a clutch road victory over Butler (10/11), helping the Scotsmen start the season 7-0 and eventually win 10 games for the third time in history...The PC defense ranked second nationally in both fewest total yards allowed per game (272) and opponents' third-down success rate (30 percent)...Teams scored just 16 points per contests against the blue and garnet, the third-smallest mark in America. Rose up the ranks in season number two thanks to nine appearances and seven tackles...Saw the field in each of the season's last seven matchups and grabbed two tackles apiece in wins over Virginia-Lynchburg, Stetson, and Dayton...Had his first tackle behind the line of scrimmage in the 52-0 blowout over VUL at Bailey Memorial Stadium (9/14). Tallied his Presbyterian debut in the penultimate game of his freshman season against PFL champion Drake (11/11)...Saw the field during PC's campaign-closing triumph over Morehead State (11/18). Was a member of the Honor Roll, Math Honors Society, and American Sign Language Honors Society at Calvary Christian High School…Chose Presbyterian because "I really enjoyed the location and environment that the staff provides"…His father has been his biggest influence growing up, "inspiring me to play the game of football".