Turnbull, a 6'5", 252 lb (114 kg) linebacker-defensive end from West Virginia University, played eight seasons in the NFL from 1990 to 1997 for the Saints and Carolina Panthers.
[2] Turnbull is often considered one of the best pass-rushers in West Virginia football history, earning all-ECAC honors during his career.
In 1988, Turnbull teamed up with Chris Haering, Steve Grant, Theron Ellis, and Lonnie Brockman to make up one of the greatest linebacking corps in school history.
The team went undefeated, but lost in the Fiesta Bowl to Notre Dame for the national championship.
Turnbull, recorded 73 tackles and a career and team-high 12 sacks as switching from linebacker to defensive end positions at times.