The Cincinnati Bengals put together an incredibly productive draft class back in 2023 with guys like Myles Murphy, DJ Turner, Jordan Battle, Chase Brown, and others.
Each player listed has put together successful young careers for the Bengals, but Turner has been a level higher so far in Cincinnati.
Turner has become CB1 for the Bengals after a breakout 2025 season and has taken his play on the field a step higher in 2026 with potential All-Pro conversations.
Bengals CB DJ Turner is making a strong case to be a potential All-Pro corner this year. Has been very sticky in coverage and surrendered very few yards per coverage snap.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) October 14, 2026
(also: MY WORD, Trent McDuffie!!) pic.twitter.com/fMd5xS6B8l
ESPN’s Field Yates recently shared his thoughts on the most underrated player in the NFL, and he believes it is DJ Turner.
My vote for most underrated player in the NFL: Bengals CB DJ Turner. pic.twitter.com/dUhFywH2y0
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 22, 2026
Not only does he believe Turner is underrated in Cincinnati, but he believes he is the most underrated player in all of professional football.
Yates shared how much the cornerback market exploded this past offseason, and he believes Turner belongs in the conversation of best corners in the league.
Turner is now set for a big divisional matchup across from Zay Flowers this weekend, and he will need to be at his best to help the Bengals get the win on the road.