Name: Alex Turner
School: East Carolina
Position: DT
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 305
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I had a goal of leaving the university better than I found it and I believe I left it in a better shape.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
Extremely coachable, Sacrifices everything for the team, Relentless, Hard working, Integrity driven, Maximizes his opportunities, Leader on and off the field,
Q: When you are studying film, what do you focus on to improve your game?
I focus on the offensive linemen that I am going to be going against and try to gain any kind of competitive edges I can find. I look at pre-snap reads, alignments, stances, and techniques based on whether it’s a passing or rushing down.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I will work harder than any one else on the field. I am very adaptable and coachable. I am a quick learner and can do my job to the best way possible of helping my team be successful. I have great strength and can play with good leverage.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am training at Chip Smith’s Facility in Atlanta.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I have great leverage and strength, I can learn a play book efficiently and execute my assignments. I am very coachable and quick to pick up on new techniques. I am a student on the field and off the field, I study the game intensively to give me an edge to win every one on one battle. I am a leader and I have an inspiring work ethic.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL or any other pro leagues?
I will be a good addition to your team and to your locker room. I will have an inspiring work ethic and work with others to carry our team to the next level. I wanna help take my team to the leagues Championship and win. I will do this by being a leader in every part of my life and doing my job to help my team have the best chance of winning. I have great versatility and can learn new positions or play special teams.
2020 NFL Virtual Pro Day Measurements:
Height: 6’1 1/2 ft
Weight: 306.8 lbs
Wingspan: 76 inch
Hand: 9.5 inches
Results:
5-10-5: 4.52 sec
L drill: 7.37 sec
225 Bench Press: 33 Reps
Broad Jump: 103.5 inch
Vertical Jump: 31 Inch
40 yard sprint: 5.01 sec
