A three year starter from Oklahoma, Delarrin Turner-Yell was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the #152 pick of the 2022 NFL draft. In his rookie year Turner-Yell played the most special teams snaps of any player for the Broncos, but nothing defensively.
In 2023 Turner-Yell started two games, and played significant defensive snaps as the next safety up in two others. Things did not go well. He was abused in coverage – giving up perfect passer ratings in each game he started when targeted. He lost his starting job to other players returning to health, and remained a major contributor on special teams until injuring his knee early in week 17.