Dallas Turner

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		33	86	11.0	1
2025		17	66	8.0	0
2024		16	20	3.0	1

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Vikings landed a solid value play with Dallas Turner's four-year, $15.8M deal, securing what projects as a steal for a rotational linebacker with upside. While Turner currently grades as a rotational player in terms of production, his $3.9M AAV sits well below market rate for even middling starting linebackers, giving Minnesota exceptional cost control as the young defender develops. The fully guaranteed structure reflects typical rookie contract mechanics, but the modest annual value means minimal downside risk even if Turner plateaus at his current rotational role. Most importantly, this contract provides the Vikings with tremendous flexibility — if Turner develops into an above-average starter, they'll have locked up a franchise-caliber linebacker at a discount for his prime years. The B- CVI grade captures both the reasonable current value and the significant upside potential, making this the type of low-risk, high-reward investment that championship-caliber franchises execute consistently.

Performance Analysis

Dallas Turner earns a D+ for the Vikings at linebacker, a first-round rookie whose transition to the NFL has been slower than Minnesota anticipated. Turner was one of the most decorated edge rushers in college football, but translating that dominance to the pro game has proven challenging. His pass-rush technique needs more variety, and NFL tackles have been able to handle his speed off the edge. The Vikings invested premium draft capital expecting an immediate-impact pass rusher, and the early results have been below expectations. There is still time for Turner to develop — the physical tools are elite — but the patience of a first-round pick only extends so far.