Turpin is an athletic and physical LSM / close defender with noteworthy speed who should be on every college coach’s radar. One item that really popped for Turpin was his ability to get into ball carriers early in their dodge and simply overpower his opponent with his leverage and leg drive. With his smooth lateral footwork and textbook fundaments, Turpin was also able to stay glued to ball carriers for extended periods. Turpin’s high IQ and communication skills were on display during several plays where he came off the screener and jumped the ball carrier for a clean switch. This available 2028 was a master at causing turnovers with well-timed pokes. Turpin’s ground ball and clearing skills impressed too.