USA Today released their preseason All-America Team choices yesterday, and TCU’s Kavonte Turpin was named as a 2nd Team Specialist for kickoff returns. He joins Alabama Punter JK Scott and Minnesota Kicker Emmit Carpenter on the list. The First Team return specialist was Quadree Henderson of Pittsburgh.
Frog fans have enjoyed watching Turpin take off down the field in a variety of roles for the team since his Freshman year in 2015. His speed and agility make him a fun player to watch and equally frustrating for defensive players to catch. In 2015, Turpin had 45 receptions for a total of 649 yards, with an additional 729 yards in kickoff returns.