MWC Connection · Apr 30, 2022
Former Nevada TE Cole Turner drafted in fifth round by Washington Commanders
Former Nevada Wolf Pack tight end Cole Turner was drafted in the fifth round to the Washington Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft Saturday.
Turner, drafted No. 149 overall, was the second Pack player drafted, following Romeo Doubs, who was drafted No. 132 overall to the Green Bay Packers. He’s also the seventh Mountain West draftee, the second at tight end.
After transitioning to tight end prior to his junior season in 2020, Turner broke out in the Wolf Pack offense. Over the last two seasons, he tallied 111 catches, 1,287 yards and 19 touchdowns — including 62 catches for 677 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in 2021.
Here is what NFL.com’s Lance Zuerlein said about Turner: