Former Illinois Receiver Scores in USFL Conference Championship Game

Turner channeled his inner Tyreek Hill on the play, throwing up the peace sign on his way to the end zone. As ABC booth analyst Jordan Rodgers said in the aftermath, "It's still third quarter – that felt like a dagger."We mentioned it on multiple occasions during the season, but the 29-year-old Turner, after a stellar first season in the UFL, has put himself in good position to land with an NFL team. He finished third in the league with four touchdown receptions and led all Panthers receivers with 40 receptions while finishing second with 365 receiving yards.

Turner is no stranger to the NFL – he has played for seven teams across seven seasons, and 2025 just might be his eighth. A big performance in the UFL Championship Game against the D.C. Defenders on Saturday would certainly boost his stock, but we're confident Turner has done enough to at least earn a minicamp invite once the UFL season concludes next weekend.

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