Billy Turner

Turner was a two-star recruit out of high school and didn't receive any FBS scholarship offers, enrolling at North Dakota State where he quickly took over the starting right tackle job. He moved to left tackle as a sophomore in 2011 where he started 44 straight contests for back-to-back-to-back FCS National Title teams - two-time First-team All-MVC and FCS All-American honors (2012-13). Turner looks the part with NFL size, length and athleticism, staying light on his feet with natural body control. He needs to learn to consistently sink his hips and not bend so much at the waist, but he has the on-field demeanor and mean attitude to do damage in the NFL. Turner can play tackle if needed, but is best suited inside and with technique development, he has Pro Bowl potential down the road.

level of competition is a question mark - didn't face top-flight talent week-to-week in college. all of his experience is at tackle, not inside at guard.

--Dane Brugler

high cut body type with leaner-than-ideal lower body. needs to keep his belt and butt low to stay balanced and win with leverage. needs to keep his pad level low and dig his cleats in the ground, can be knocked off balance in space.

Bad habit of lunging and allowing his upper half to be overextended. Needs to stay under control on the move to better break down. Late to protect the edge at times and looks more comfortable when not asked to cover a large area. Needs to do a better job with hand placement to better redirect rushers and keep defenders from attacking his body.

strengths

Athletic with good shuffle to protect the edge, staying light on his feet to mirror. Good set up quickness, patience and reflexes with body coordination and bend.

strong at the point of attack with powerful initial jolt, generating power from his built upper body and long arms. doesn't slow at contact, showing latch-and-drive quickness and fight through the whistle. good vision at the second level and the open field to come off initial block and eliminate the lb/db - looks natural on combo blocks. has the frame to get stronger.

Looks to punish and plays with a mean, nasty temperament. Easy to appreciate his on-field demeanor. Energetic finisher and plays through the whistle. Football bloodlines as his father played RB at Utah State and was drafted by Minnesota Vikings (1983), brother played LB at BYU and was drafted by NY Giants (2008).

four-year starter with time at both left and right tackle (56 career starts - 44 left tackle, 12 right tackle) - two-time consensus all-american (2012-13) and part of three straight fcs national championships.

WEAKNESSES

2010 graduate of Mounds View High School

All-state lineman for Mounds View and head coach Jim Galvin

The Mustangs compiled a 26-8 record and won section titles and advanced to state playoffs all three years during career

Landed spot on St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state, Minneapolis Star Tribune all-metro, metro all-star and all-conference first teams

Entered season on Star Tribune and KARE 11’s preseason metro squads

Pitched and played first for baseball team, and was invited to several prospect camps.

Born October 17, 1991

Son of Maurice and Keren Johnson Turner

Father played running back at Utah State, drafted by Minnesota Vikings in 1983 and played five years in NFL (Vikings, Green Bay and NY Jets)

Has two brothers, Maurice Turner, who plays at UNI, and Bryan Kehl Line, who played at BYU and was drafted by the NY Giants in 2008

College major is communications

Shares same birthdate as teammate Colten Heagle.