FRESHMAN (2018)
• Earned a redshirt as a freshman after playing in just three games.
• Did not record any stats.

HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from West Feliciana High School in 2018.
• Rated as a three-star recruit by both 247sports.com and Rivals.com.
• Saw action as both a quarterback and safety over the course of a standout prep career, while also shining as a track athlete for the Saints.
• Earned LSWA Class 3A All-State honors as an athlete, while also earning All-Metro honors as a senior for West Feliciana.
• Helped lead West Feliciana to its first state title in school history in 2017 after a 16-1 season.
• Helped West Feliciana advance to the semifinals of the state playoffs for four straight years before winning the state championship as a senior with a 40-21 victory over Richwood.
• Accounted for 140 rushing yards on 13 carries and a touchdown in the state title game.
• Chose Louisiana Tech over offers from Auburn, Kansas State, Ole Miss, Missouri, South Carolina, TCU, Washington State and Georgia Tech.
• Coached by James Cupit.
 
 
PERSONAL
Derek Garard Turner … Son of Eliza and Derek Turner … Born on August 25, 1999 in Zachary, Louisiana.