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Deacon Turner is a former running back out of San Diego State; Bakersfield College, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 45th overall pick (round 2) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
45th overall
Team
Position
Deacon Turner Career Stats
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 549 | 3.9 | 1 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1978–1980)
Born: Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 5-11
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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