The Cincinnati Bengals generated some major reactions for their pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.
After all, there were major names like Darnell Washington still on the board at perceived positions of need by the time the 60th pick arrived.
The Bengals elected to get defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo another weapon though, taking Michigan cornerback DJ Turner.
Turner, yet another wicked-fast option for the secondary and possible long-term starter in time, earned the Bengals plenty of praise.
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions to the move before the team got ready to step to the podium in Round 3.
DJ Turner II is a CB prospect in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9.59 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 92 out of 2212 CB from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/ngJWnXgMR6 pic.twitter.com/z2IZC9F4N8
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 14, 2023
Some thought CB DJ Turner could be taken in the 1st round so good value for the #Bengals here. https://t.co/Ncrrk0Er5I
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 29, 2023
Love what the #Bengals are doing to stoke the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry in the locker room.
Another layer added.
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 29, 2023
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) April 29, 2023
Bengals secondary is SUPER FAST
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) April 29, 2023
https://t.co/fChzIjpN2r https://t.co/7XA238xiwN
— Teth-Adam (@DCRezz) April 29, 2023
Defense, defense, defense. 💪💪💪
…and offensive line. 😬
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) April 29, 2023
Bengals get the CB @BMeek23 wanted. DJ Turner can absolutely fly. I like him better in the slot for now. He gets bullied a little too often, but he closes in a hurry.
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) April 29, 2023
#Bengals are selecting Michigan cornerback DJ Turner in the second round.
Back-to-back Lou picks to open the draft. @fox19
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 29, 2023
Worried about shorter arms and slight size at 5-11, 178 pounds with Lou Anarumo's preferences, but running a 4.26 and being available at 60 must have wiped out those negatives.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 29, 2023
The #Bengals officially select Michigan cornerback D.J. Turner. Not the pick I would've expected, but Turner is re-united with his former college teammate, Dax Hill.
— Mohammad Ahmad (@MohammadAhmadTV) April 29, 2023
Turner's has shorter arms than Lou typically covets, but all the speed. His 4.26 40 at the Combine was the fastest of any DB
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) April 29, 2023
Nobody was faster at the combine than #Bengals second round pick DJ Turner who ran a 4.26 40-yard dash.
He was a 2-year starter at Michigan and had 20 breakups and 3 INT in those seasons. You can’t have enough good corners and Cincinnati gets one in round two— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) April 29, 2023
Love the DJ Turner pick. Going to have a fast defense. Another high character selection
— Nick Crago (@FearDaTiger009) April 29, 2023
Turner is a great athlete.
Quick, fluid with great technique.
He can play inside or outside.
He is not afraid of contact at all.
50/50 balls is the biggest concern.
Lou will get him right.
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) April 29, 2023
Gotta love getting even faster in the defensive backfield, welcome to Cincinnati, DJ Turner! pic.twitter.com/EW2jTLeohY
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) April 29, 2023
Bengals have a really fast and aggressive defense, particularly the secondary.
Cam Taylor-Britt (4.38) and DJ Turner (4.26) can both absolutely fly. Chido with excellent speed, too (4.43).
Dax Hill with elite speed as well (4.38)
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) April 29, 2023
