History of Dallas Turner in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 18, 2025

Dallas Turner is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college career at the University of Alabama, where he earned consensus All-American honors and was named the SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Turner's outstanding performance led to his selection by the Vikings in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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February 2, 2003: Dallas Turner's Birth

On February 2, 2003, Dallas Turner was born. He would later become a professional football linebacker.

2022: Fumble recovery for a touchdown

During the 2022 season, Dallas Turner had an 11-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in a game against Tennessee.

2023: Tied for SEC lead in sacks

In 2023, Dallas Turner tied for the lead in the SEC in sacks with ten.

2023: All-American and SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year

In 2023, Dallas Turner was named a consensus All-American and the SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

2024: Declared for the NFL Draft

Following Alabama's loss in the 2024 Rose Bowl, Dallas Turner declared for the 2024 NFL draft.

2024: Drafted into the NFL

In 2024, Dallas Turner was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft.

2024: NFL Debut and First Interception

In 2024, Dallas Turner was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Turner had a sack in his NFL debut in week 1 against the Giants. In week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks, Turner picked off Geno Smith to record his first career interception en route to a 27–24 win.