A year ago, KaVontae Turpin wasn’t even on the team. Instead, he was about two thirds of the way through the reincarnated USFL’s inaugural season, starring for the New Jersey Generals en route to eventually winning the league MVP award.
It didn’t take long for Turpin to become a fan favorite in Dallas after that, housing a kickoff and punt return for a touchdown in the same preseason game. While Turpin failed to score a touchdown in the regular season, he was one of the most electric return men in the NFL and was named to the Pro Bowl as a result.