Kobie Turner has been one of the Los Angeles Rams\u2019 most productive defensive players since joining the team as a third-round draft pick out of the University of Richmond in 2023.<\/p>\n
Turner is now set to return to his alma mater next month as the commencement speaker for the class of 2026, via Stu Jackson of TheRams.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m thrilled and honored to serve as the commencement speaker for this year\u2019s graduating class at my alma mater, University of Richmond,\u201d Turner said in the release. \u201cThe time spent at Richmond was a memorable part of my journey, and my professors and peers played a significant role in my growth and development. I hope to pay forward some of the guidance that\u2019s been provided to me and inspire the next generation of UR graduates.\u201d<\/p>\n Turner attended the University of Richmond from 2018-2021 before transferring to Wake Forest to play his final year of college football in 2022. He double-majored in mathematics and music and originally walked on to the school\u2019s football program before earning a scholarship.<\/p>\n Turner received the nickname, \u201cThe Conductor,\u201d for his participation in several on campus performances. The 26-year-old played guitar, organ and clarinet, and also sang baritone for the Department of Music\u2019s Schola Cantorum.<\/p>\n He has continued to pursue a career in music even as he dominates on the football field. Turner has released multiple tracks<\/a> and appeared on popular singing competition show, \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d in 2024.<\/p>\n Across three seasons with the Rams, Turner has recorded 24 sacks, 43 quarterback hits, 167 combined tackles, nine passes defensed and one forced fumble in 51 games (37 starts).<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSean McVay compares Rams\u2019 Trent McDuffie acquisition to Jalen Ramsey<\/p>\n While Turner is an important of the Rams\u2019 pash rush, the team\u2019s secondary should also be a strength in 2026 following the blockbuster acquisition of Trent McDuffie.<\/p>\n