Under the shadow of LaDanian Tomlinson, Michael Turner was not given a chance to shine in San Diego, but once he got the starters job in Atlanta, he emerged for a brief time as one of the top Running Backs in the National Football League. Turner would take a First Team All Pro honor in 2008 and a Second Team selection in 2010 and would retire with over 7,000 Yards Rushing and 67 Touchdowns.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.A.
Eligible In
2018
Position:
Running Back
Played for:
San Diego Chargers
Atlanta Falcons
College:
Northern Illinois
Drafted:
5th Round, 154th Overall in 2004
Major Accolades and Awards:
Pro Bowl Selections (2) (2008 & 2010)
First Team All Pro Selection (1) (2008)
Second Team All Pro Selection (1) (2010)
Super Bowl Rings (None)
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (3) (2008, 2010 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (5) (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards/Game (4) (2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (3) (2008, 2010 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards from Scrimmage (2) (2008 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: All Purpose Yards (1) (2008)
Notable All Time Rankings:
34. Rushing Touchdowns: 66
54. Rushing Yards: 7,388
100. Rushing Yards/Game: 54.8
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame:
None
Should Michael Turner be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 35.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.1%
No opinion. - 7.1%
No way! - 35.7%