Odessa Turner (born October 12, 1964) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons for the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Northwestern State University and was selected in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL draft.[1][2]

Odessa Turner
No. 83, 86, 80
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1964-10-12) October 12, 1964 (age 60)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Wossman
(Monroe, Louisiana)
College:Northwestern St.
NFL draft:1987 / round: 4 / pick: 112
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:97
Receiving yards:1,479
Touchdowns:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Turner also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League after his NFL career.

References

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  1. ^ "Receiver of Love". Jet. Vol. 83, no. 24. Johnson Publishing Company. April 12, 1993. p. 30. ISSN 0021-5996.
  2. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.