

Semaj Turner
2025: Returning defensive end … in three career games, has recorded three tackles … compiled a career-high two tackles against Northwestern in 2023 … has played 31 career snaps. 2024: Did not see game action. 2023: Recipient of the team’s defensive scout team player of the year award ... appeared in three games against Lafayette, Northwestern and Connecticut … recorded three tackles … notched a season-high two tackles against Northwestern … on the field for 31 snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2023. PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four seasons at Ronald Wilson Reagan under head coach Josh McGee … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … listed as the No. 59 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com … charted as the No. 21, No. 21, and No. 25 prospect from the state of North Carolina according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively … during final two seasons, compiled 165 tackles, 26.0 TFL, 32.0 sacks and one caused fumble … helped Ronald Wilson Reagan to a 28-14 ledger and three playoff appearances … two-time team captain and defensive MVP … as a junior, named Central Piedmont 4A Defensive Player of the Year after setting school record with 17.5 sacks … participated in the 2021 Adidas National Combine, earning first team honors at the event … a 2022 Shrine Bowl selection as a senior … first team all-state and all-area honoree. PERSONAL: Double majoring in cultural anthropology and African & African American studies ... son of Darrell and Cleopatra Turner.
- EnrolledSemaj Turner (DL) enrolled at Duke University · from the season record
- SignedDec 21, 2022Semaj Turner (DL) signed with Duke University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke University | 9 | 0 | 79 | Low | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Duke University | 12 | 0 | 81 | -- | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Duke University | 3 | 0 | -- | Med. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 0 | 160 | Low | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026









