University of Connecticut Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Zion Turner
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 203
- Hometown:
- Miami, FL
- High School:
- St. Thomas Aquinas HS
2022: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman... Stepped in when starter Ta'Quan Roberson went down with a season ending injury in game one... Started the remaining 12 games and helped lead the Huskies to a 6-6 record and back to a bowl game appearance... Completed 149 of 258 passes (57.75%) for 1,407 yards... Threw nine touchdowns against 10 interceptions on the season... On the ground he ran for 262 yards on 90 carries and a touchdown... He completed 14-of-22 for 172 yards and two scores while running nine times for 24 yards for his first win as a starter against CCSU (9/3)... Led the Huskies to the program's first-ever win over Boston College (10/29) with 173 yards on 11-of-19 passing while running for 32 yards on 10 carries.
High School: Finished his high school career playing for head coach Roger Harriott at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale Florida. In his senior season Turner finished with 2,103 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 130 completions on 191 attempts with only five interceptions … In his senior year, led St. Thomas Aquinas to a 14-1 overall record. As a three year varsity starter, Turner led St.Thomas Aquinas to three consecutive state championships and a national championship and finished with an overall record of 37-2. Finished his high school career with 4,951 passing yards, 59 passing touchdowns, averaged 126.9 passing yards per game and had 369 completions on 590 attempts with 18 interceptions.
Personal:Â Father Wilbert Turner and Mother Tavodda Turner.
