Dj Turner II

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		45	2	33	119
2025		17	2	18	40
2024		11	0	8	29
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

DJ Turner II's contract earns a B+ Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. The 2025 season—40 tackles and 2 interceptions across 17 games—represents the kind of steady, accumulating production that justifies a mid-tier cornerback valuation, and his B- performance grade reflects a player doing his job well without yet reaching elite-tier impact. At $1.8M AAV on a four-year rookie deal, Turner is operating in the discount bin relative to where free-agent cornerbacks at his experience level and skill floor typically price themselves, which makes the current contract extraordinarily friendly for Cincinnati's cap situation. As a 25-year-old third-year player, Turner sits in that critical window where ascending players either lock in long-term security or test the market, and the media narrative—framing him as underappreciated and primed for a breakout—suggests the Bengals' front office recognizes the value window is closing fast. The sentiment grade of B combined with the bullish coverage around his technical refinement and competitive edge signals that both fans and analysts view him as a player whose stock is rising, making any contract negotiation leverage distinctly in Turner's favor heading into what could be a franchise-defining offseason conversation.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Dj's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

DJ Turner II is a third-year cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals who has steadily carved out a legitimate role in their defensive backfield. Entering his age-25 season, Turner earns a B- overall grade — a meaningful step forward from his C+ in 2024 and C in 2023. He profiles as a developing starter with real upside still ahead of him. Turner's most eye-catching trait is his pass-breakup production, where he posts 1.06 PDs per game against an NFL average of just 0.33 — firmly elite territory. That ball-disruption ability draws comparisons to early-career Tre'Davious White, a technically sound corner who impacted games without necessarily dominating the box score. His interception rate of 0.12 per game slightly edges the NFL average of 0.10, showing he's around the mean in turnover creation. The concern remains tackling, where his 2.35 tackles per game nearly matches the NFL average of 2.31 but trails elite corners who contribute closer to 5.20 — suggesting limited physicality against the run. Turner's three-season arc is an encouraging upward climb, and his pass-defense numbers alone suggest a player capable of cracking a starting role full-time. If he can tighten his run-support discipline and convert more of his disruptions into turnovers, a jump to B-range grades feels very achievable. Watch for how Cincinnati deploys him in sub-packages next season — expanded snaps against top receivers will be the true measuring stick for his ceiling.

How Dj Compares at the Position

Dj Turner II ranks 69th of 271 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Dj between Jaylen Watson (B-) just ahead and Shavon Revel Jr. (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

DJ Turner II enters 2026 as a depth cornerback with modest career production but notably improved organizational standing. The recent headlines—centered on his spring commitment, contract confidence, and consistent OTA participation—signal that Cincinnati views him as part of their defensive future despite his limited statistical resume. His $1.8M salary reflects a role-player valuation, yet the tone of media coverage suggests the Bengals' front office has identified developmental potential worth nurturing. Turner's perception has benefited from positive framing around his work ethic and availability, a meaningful shift from typical backup-level anonymity. Overall, he occupies the optimistic end of the role-player spectrum, with media and fan sentiment cautiously supportive but tempered by his lack of elite production metrics.