Nov 23, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles cornerback Ryan Turner (18) scores a touchdown off his interception during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Former Boston College Football Defensive Back Transfers to Purdue

Originally posted on Boston College Eagles on SI
By Kim Rankin | Last updated Jan 7, 2025 12:14 PM ET

Former Boston College defensive back Ryan Turner has transferred to Purdue, according to On3Sports transfer portal reporter Pete Nakos.

“Boston College cornerback Ryan Turner has signed with Purdue, @On3sports has learned, wrote Nakos via X. “Former four-star recruit and Ohio State transfer.”

Boston College cornerback Ryan Turner has signed with Purdue, @On3sports has learned.

Former four-star recruit and Ohio State transfer. https://t.co/VxSGJEUisH pic.twitter.com/mBXZEHcla9
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) January 7, 2025

The redshirt sophomore spent one season in Chestnut Hill after transferring from Ohio State.

During his sole season with the Eagles, he appeared in nine games and tallied 13 total tackles (10 solo and three assisted), two tackles for loss, one sack, four pass breakups, and one pick six.

As a prospect, Turner was a four-star recruit from the class of 2022 and ranked No. 341 nationally, No. 37 in cornerbacks, and No. 40 in the state of Fla., according to 247Sports Composite.

247Sports also rates the Hollywood, Fla., native as a three-star transfer that ranks No. 298 overall and No. 36 in cornerbacks.

Turner is one of 13 Eagles to enter the portal this offseason. He joined quarterbacks Thomas Castellanos and Jack Brandon, linebacker Sione Hala, defensive backs Jalen Cheek, Cole Batson and Kahlil Ali, wide receivers Jayden McGowan, Jerand Bradley and Montrell Wade, offensive lineman Ilija Krajnovic, and defensive linemen Regen Terry and Nigel Tate.

Turner joins a Purdue program that went 1-11 in 2024 which includes 0-9 in conference play.