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Braden Turner

Height71
Weight195
Braden Turner is a junior defensive back for Northwestern. Listed at 5-foot-11 (71 inches) and 195 pounds, Turner wears jersey No. 9 and is from Mobile, Alabama. In the 2025 regular season, Turner appeared in 13 games and made 12 starts, producing a full-year stat line that stands out in multiple turnover categories. His Braden Turner stats include 52 combined tackles (26 solo, 26 assists) with 1.0 tackle for loss for 3 yards. In coverage, he recorded 2 interceptions and 2 passes defended, returning those picks for 29 yards on 2 returns, with a long of 29 and an average of 14.5 yards per return. Turner’s defensive production also included 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries, totaling 49 recovery yards and one opponent fumble recovery touchdown. He finished the season with one penalty for 15 yards, credited with one penalty first down. This Braden Turner NCAAF profile reflects a defensive back who logged near-every-week availability in 2025 and contributed tackles and takeaways as a starter in Northwestern’s secondary.

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