from Kobie Turner poised to reach new heights with Myles Garrett aboard
Turner has already been highly productive for the Rams, but with Garrett now in the mix, he’s bound to get even better
Brock Vierra
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…the prospect of seeing Myles Garrett and Kobie Turner attacking quarterbacks will be must-watch TV. Especially with an offense that will force the opposition to pass.
Both players were recently honored by Pro Football Network, being named to the site’s list of the 100 best players in the NFL. Garrett, the record-holder for single-season sacks and the current Defensive Player of the Year, was unsurprisingly ranked third, only behind quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Current NFL MVP Matthew Stafford was ranked 14th.
Turner is a player who divides opinion mainly due to a lack of a narrative being written about him, often causing his outstanding play to be overlooked. He was properly honored by PFN with a ranking of No. 66. Turner has come a long way since being a late bloomer in college.
“It’s hard to imagine that Kobie Turner wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine heading into the league in 2023,” wrote PFN’s Jacob Infante. “Not only was he an impact player from the moment the Rams drafted him, but he’s been a steady force along their interior defensive line who hasn’t missed a single regular season game in his three years with the team.
With 24.0 sacks since 2023, Turner’s total is the second-highest among all defensive tackles since he entered the league. He’s ranked in the top ten in PFN DT Impact Scoring each of his last two seasons, most recently finishing seventh in 2025. He’s in the last year of his rookie deal and feels primed for a massive contract in the open market.”
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Now, Turner is pairing his high sack rate with the NFL sack king. Considering the improvements made to the Rams’ secondary and their other teammates on the defensive line, Garrett and Turner are in a prime position to become the NFL’s next top wrecking crew.