DJ Turner
WR · Houston Texans
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'9"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
29
Draft
—
Experience
4 yrs
WR Rank
#249 / 300
N/A
CVIC+
D
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The Verdict on DJ, in One Read
On the field, DJ Turner grades out as a shaky WR for Houston Texans (D Performance). That places him 249th of 300 graded wide receivers. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 31 | 16 | 158 | 1 |
| 2025 |  | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | | 12 | 16 | 158 | 1 |
| 2023 | | 10 |
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
D
#249 of 300 WRs
FCA+
DJ Turner produces at a tier that grades a D performance mark for Houston. At 29 years old and in his fifth NFL season, Turner represents below-average receiver production that signals depth-piece utility rather than meaningful contribution—a classification that aligns with Houston's framing of this as a pragmatic roster patch following injury setbacks at the position. His 2025 season saw minimal production across just one game, leaving little statistical foundation to project sustained impact. Turner's profile as a former Raiders receiver entering the Texans' camp suggests the organization views him as competition and contingency rather than a solution, which tracks with the recent pattern of roster cycling—releasing Hansen, Carter, and Sow while adding depth pieces like Nwaiwu, Graham, and Ossai. The narrative around this signing reflects skepticism: Turner is being treated as a stopgap placeholder during a vulnerable stretch at receiver, with media consensus emphasizing the low-risk, low-reward nature of the move. Heading into the regular season in 42 days, Turner's ceiling appears capped as a camp body and emergency depth option, unlikely to develop into reliable weekly production unless injury circumstances force extended opportunity.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Yards/Reception9.88
Below AvgNFL Avg: 12.1 · Elite: 21.8
Rec Yds/Game
How DJ Compares at the Position
DJ Turner ranks 249th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots DJ between Johnny Wilson (D) just ahead and Beaux Collins (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Johnny WilsonPhiladelphia EaglesDTylan WallaceCleveland BrownsDJamari ThrashCleveland BrownsDDJ TurnerD
Graded lower
Beaux CollinsNew York GiantsFan Sentiment
C+
Mixed
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Texans add depth receiver to address injury concerns in their receiving corps. Multiple outlets frame this as a sensible, marginal-gain move responding to Jaylin Noel's setback. Turner's Raiders pedigree suggests functional experience, though he's clearly a rotational contributor. Fans view this as practical squad management rather than an exciting acquisition. Houston likely continues seeking stronger receiving talent while Turner competes for snaps.
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