Michael Turner was drafted No. 154 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 134 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 22 · #154 overall
Michael Turner Northern Illinois Draft
Michael Turner was drafted No. 154 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 134 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #154
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 552nd at Northern Illinois
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Michael Turner came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 232 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 142 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 552nd among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 916% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 154
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Turner.
San Diego State
Central Missouri
Arizona State
Other RB picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Turner in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Turner is a Running back out of Northern Illinois selected No. 154 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Michael Turner drafted?
Michael Turner was selected No. 154 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-turner.
What college did Michael Turner play for?
Michael Turner played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Michael Turner's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-turner.