Jordan Turner (born December 13, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State Spartans.
Early life and high school.
Turner attended Farmington High School in Farmington, Michigan. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
College career.
Wisconsin.
During Turner's first collegiate season in 2021, he notched six tackles with one being for a loss, and two interceptions on just 24 snaps. In week 9 of the 2022 season, he notched six tackles and an interception in a win over Purdue. In the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Turner earned game MVP honors after he tallied eight tackles with one and a half being for a loss in the win over Oklahoma State. Turner finished the 2022 season playing in all 13 games with 11 starts for the Badgers, where he totaled 65 tackles with five being for a loss, two sacks, a pass deflection, an interception, and a forced fumble. During the 2023 season, Turner notched 61 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble. After the season, Turner entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Michigan State.
Turner transferred to play for the Michigan State Spartans. In week 5 of the 2024 season, he totaled nine tackles and an interception in a loss to Ohio State.
Professional career.
After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Turner attended the rookie minicamp of the Denver Broncos. On May 12, he was signed to the Broncos roster.