Turner grew up in Houston, Texas and attended Westside High School, where he played basketball and football.

[1] Turner was a member of the Houston Cougars for four seasons, starting his final three years.

[2] He was a member of the Cougars' pass rush rotation during his freshman year and finished the season with 14 tackles, one sack and one interception.

[4] As a senior, Turner was named second team All-American Athletic Conference after recording 25 tackles, 10.5 for a loss, with five sacks in five games played, missing two games due to injury and opting out of the New Mexico Bowl.

[13] On September 13, 2023, Turner was placed on injured reserve after suffering from a turf toe injury in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans.