Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, politician, and former professional football player who is serving as the 19th United States secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2025.

Before entering politics, Turner played cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons.

In November 2024, President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate Turner as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in his second administration.

[3][4] As a child, he attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Community Church, where members of his family have been active since 1898.

[5] Turner attended Pearce High School,[6] where he played football and ran track[5] and graduated in 1990.

[6] In football, he initially played wide receiver and switched to cornerback his senior year,[6] wearing number "21" and compiling forty-eight tackles for the 1994 Liberty Bowl champions.

In 2006, he ran for the vacated seat of California's 50th congressional district in the special election to replace Duke Cunningham.

[18][2] In 2019, President Donald Trump appointed Turner as the director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, created by Executive Order 13853.

[23][24][16][2][25] In November 2024, Trump nominated Turner for the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in his second administration.

[31] From 2007 to 2023, Turner worked at Systemware, a content management software company, where he served in various capacities, including chief inspiration officer.

[2][5][13] Turner is the founder and president of Community Engagement & Opportunity Council (CEOC), an organization that supports children living in poverty.