Washington Commanders TE Cole Turner Looking to ‘Move The Chains’ in Rookie Year

ASHBURN, Va. — Including a good finish with considerably singular abilities coming into the NFL, the Washington Commanders welcomed Nevada’s Cole Turner to the staff.

New Washington Commanders tight finish, Cole Turner

New Washington Commanders tight finish, Cole Turner

New Washington Commanders tight finish, Cole Turner

Like all Day 3 draft picks, the ready could be agonizing, however as soon as the telephone name comes within the focus turns to what’s subsequent.

“(It has been) a protracted couple of days,” Turner stated when he met with the media for the primary time in a Zoom convention. “However I used to be having fun with it with household and this can be a spot the place I actually felt like I may succeed, so I am glad they (are) giving me the chance.”

A chance is what he’ll get. The remainder of what he will get will come via his personal onerous work and efficiency. 

Turner has solely been enjoying the tight finish place for 2 years after shifting from being a wideout earlier than then. 

The upside to that is his clear capability as a receiving tight finish the place he’ll assist Washington with a bit of insurance coverage if starter Logan Thomas falls sufferer to accidents once more in 2022.

“I am a man that may are available in instantly and assist out within the cross sport,” stated Turner. “Within the purple zone, come assist transfer the chains on third down.”

The place he will not contribute as a lot, is as an inline blocker. 

Cut up out from the offensive line, he can tackle a defensive again and assist out as a blocker, however he is aware of he’ll must get higher inline to remain on the sphere.

“I positively must grow to be a man who can play each down,” Turner stated. “Be a man who can go play on the finish of the road of scrimmage and be trusted…that is one thing I’ll must earn via time, however I am wanting ahead to it.”

New Washington Commanders tight finish, Cole Turner

Washington Commanders tight finish, Logan Thomas

Washington Commanders tight finish, Logan Thomas

Athletic traits are valued extremely within the later rounds. 

In Turner, the Washington Commanders have a venture to develop as a blocking asset who can contribute as a receiver till that ability will get in control.