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The Michigan State Spartans suffered a pair of big losses at the end of last season as their top two tacklers in linebacker duo Jordan Turner and Cal Haladay both moved on from their college careers.

UDFA linebacker Jordan Turner could be a dark horse candidate to make the Broncos’ roster

UDFA linebacker Jordan Turner is one of the most intriguing prospects the Denver Broncos signed after the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s been a long time since the Denver Broncos have had elite play from an inside linebacker.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 13

Spartans' Jordan Turner Signs With NFL Team

While just one Michigan State Spartan from last year's roster was selected in this year's NFL Draft, several have signed undrafted free-agent contracts and will have a shot at making a roster this summer.

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Why Former MSU Star Turner Should Make NFL Roster

Michigan State linebacker Jordan Turner was not selected in the 2025 NFL Draft but earned a minicamp invite with the Denver Broncos last week. Turner was a bright spot on a dim MSU defense, totaling 66 tackles, 11 for loss, a pass defended, two interceptions, and three sacks.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 29

Michigan State's Jordan Turner Receives NFL Rookie Minicamp Invite

It seemed inevitable, but at last, former Michigan State linebacker Jordan Turner has received an NFL rookie minicamp invite. Michigan State football announced on Tuesday that Turner has received an invitation to the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 13

Watch: Michigan State's Jordan Turner Speaks at Pro Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State linebacker Jordan Turner turned out to be one of the Spartans' best additions from the 2023-24 transfer portal. In his lone year with the Spartans, Turner led Michigan State in both combined tackles (66) tackles and tackles for loss (11).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

Should Spartans Target Elite OSU LB?

Michigan State will see significant losses on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. The linebacker corps was the deepest position, arguably, for the Spartans heading into 2024.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

Top FCS LB Transfer Prospect to Visit MSU

The Michigan State Spartans are in the market for a linebacker. They lost their two biggest snap-getters from 2024, Jordan Turner and Cal Haladay. Turner's physicality and game-changing positioning will be sorely missed, though the Spartans could definitely find a suitable replacement for Haladay, who struggled mightily in coverage.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

MSU's Turner Made the Most of His Year as a Spartan

The Michigan State Spartans may have missed a bowl game, but there was one resounding positive from the 2024 season. Fifth-year linebacker Jordan Turner made the most of his one season in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

Michigan State LB Declares for NFL Draft After Lone Season With Spartans

Michigan State linebacker Jordan Turner made an immediate impact in his lone season with the Spartans. After transferring to Michigan State last offseason,

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 17

Michigan State Star Linebacker Keeps Up Production

While the Michigan State Spartans dropped their game against Illinois, senior linebacker Jordan Turner continues to be a bright spot for this team. Since transferring over from Wisconsin, Turned has put up 27 solo tackles and 51 combined tackles and has three sacks on the year so far.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 30

Watch: Michigan State's Jordan Hall Looks Ahead to Indiana

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's linebacker room will have a next-man-up approach going into the Spartans' matchup with No. 13 Indiana on Saturday.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 29

Spartans to be Without Senior Captain for Next Week's First Half

The Michigan State Spartans (4-4) fell to the Michigan Wolverines (5-3) in their annual in-state rivalry matchup last Saturday night and lost one of their best defenders for the first half of next week's game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 23

MICHIGAN WEEK: MSU LB Jordan Turner Reflects on Iowa, Looks Ahead to Wolverines

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State will have a number of players joining the Spartans' bitter rivalry with Michigan on Saturday. First-year Spartan linebacker Jordan Turner, arguably the team's best defensive player, will be one of them.

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

Spartan LB Talks Stout Rush Defense vs. Iowa

The Michigan State Spartans (4-3) earned their biggest win of the season behind a sensational defensive performance to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3) on Homecoming, Saturday night.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 23

Michigan Native Turner Relishing Opportunity as Captain for Michigan State

Linebacker Jordan Turner, a native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, always dreamed of playing for the Michigan State Spartans. He did not get that opportunity out of high school, so Turner ended up going to play football for the Wisconsin Badgers. After a productive three years in Madison, Turner entered the transfer portal in December.

College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / December 22, 2023

Badgers starting LB transfers to Michigan State

The Badgers are losing one of their starters to a rival school. Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner is transferring to the Michigan State Spartans, he announced last week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / December 19, 2023

Wisconsin Football Loses Starting LB to Another Big Ten Team

After initiating his entry into the transfer portal, the Wisconsin Badgers football team’s starting inside linebacker, Jordan Turner, received immediate

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 18, 2023

Michigan State football lands former Wisconsin starting LB Jordan Turner

Michigan State football lands its fourth commitment of the day, this one from former Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner. On Monday, Michigan State football landed their third portal commitment, and fourth commitment of the day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / December 16, 2023

Wisconsin Football Transfer Expected to Land With Big Ten Team

Shortly after Wisconsin football starting inside linebacker Jordan Turner entered the transfer portal, teams began calling. Turner then lined up a visit

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 14, 2023

Michigan State football to host Wisconsin transfer LB Jordan Turner

Michigan State football will be hosting former Wisconsin starting linebacker Jordan Turner this weekend for an official. Jonathan Smith and Michigan State

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / December 13, 2023

Wisconsin Football LB Jordan Turner Enters the Transfer Portal

Wisconsin football redshirt junior inside linebacker Jordan Turner will enter the transfer portal after four seasons with the Badgers. The news of Turner’s departure was first reported by Adam Rittenberg, senior college football writer for ESPN, and later confirmed by University of Wisconsin officials.