T.J. Turner was drafted No. 81 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Houston. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3212th at Houston
The pick
How T.J. Turner came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3212th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 19926 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of T.J. Turner.
Texas Tech
Michigan
Illinois College
Houston in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named T.J. Turner
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
T.J. Turner in the 1986 NFL Draft
T.J. Turner is a Defensive end out of Houston selected No. 81 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 T.J. Turner drafted?
T.J. Turner was selected No. 81 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/t-j-turner.
What college did T.J. Turner play for?
T.J. Turner played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did T.J. Turner's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/t-j-turner.