Jimmy Turner was drafted No. 81 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 64 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 64
- Career AV
- 691st at UCLA
The pick
How Jimmy Turner came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Career approximate value
- 691st among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Turner.
San Diego State
Tennessee State
Washington
Oregon
UCLA in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
UCLA · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#34
Carnell Lake
DB · PIT · 1989
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Eric Turner
DB · CLE · 1991
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#104
Alterraun Verner
DB · TEN · 2010
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
#137
James Washington
DB · LAR · 1988
UCLA
#24
Shaun Williams
DB · NYG · 1998
UCLA
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Turner in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jimmy Turner is a Defensive back out of UCLA selected No. 81 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jimmy Turner drafted?
Jimmy Turner was selected No. 81 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimmy-turner.
What college did Jimmy Turner play for?
Jimmy Turner played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Jimmy Turner's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimmy-turner.