Patrick Turner

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Turner celebrating after a USC victory

Patrick Turner (born May 19, 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a wide receiver for the University of Southern California Trojans.

[edit] College career

As a freshman during the 2005 season, Turner was an often-used backup wide receiver: catching 12 passes for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. He appeared in 12 games, missing only the UCLA game due to injury.

As a sophomore, he moved up the depth chart to be the Trojan's third receiver under the John David Booty-led offense, after Junior receiver Dwayne Jarrett and Senior receiver Steve Smith. Turner stepped up several times when both Jarrett and Smith were injured and missed games over the season.

[edit] High school career

Turner prepped at Goodpasture High School in Madison, Tennessee, where he was a highly touted receiver, winning numerous All-American awards during his Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. He was also on his high school's basketball and track teams.

Turner was ranked as the #1 wide receiver in the country by ESPN's Tom Lemming and #5 out of the top 100 high school football players for 2005 before signing with the Trojan[1].