Eric Turner was drafted No. 2 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 109
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4916th at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eric Turner came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 109
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4916th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3367% of career value
- Final season
- 19998 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Turner.
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
UCLA in the 1991 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
#104
Alterraun Verner
DB · TEN · 2010
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
#137
James Washington
DB · LAR · 1988
UCLA
#24
Shaun Williams
DB · NYG · 1998
UCLA
#30
Carlton Gray
DB · SEA · 1993
UCLA
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Turner in the 1991 NFL Draft
Eric Turner is a Defensive back out of UCLA selected No. 2 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft. 109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 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 Eric Turner drafted?
Eric Turner was selected No. 2 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-turner.
What college did Eric Turner play for?
Eric 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 Eric Turner's NFL career turn out?
109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-turner.