T.J. Turner was drafted No. 239 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How T.J. Turner came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 20010 years after the draft
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of T.J. Turner.
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Michigan State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#142
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#22
Rob Fredrickson
LB · LV · 1994
Michigan State
#37
Dixon Edwards
LB · DAL · 1991
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#65
Carlos Jenkins
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
T.J. Turner in the 2001 NFL Draft
T.J. Turner is a Linebacker out of Michigan State selected No. 239 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Michigan State has produced 147 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. 239 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/t-j-turner.
What college did T.J. Turner play for?
T.J. Turner played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did T.J. Turner's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/t-j-turner.