One of Pitt’s problem areas in 2019 was its wide receiver corps, and that got a boost on Tuesday afternoon, as Pat Narduzzi announced that former Maryland wide receiver D.J. Turner had transferred to Pitt. The coach also noted that Turner was already practicing with the team in preparation for the 2020 season.
The 5’9”, 206-pound pass-catcher joined the Terps in 2016 as a three-star recruit out of DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. However, since his arrival in College Park four years ago, Turner has been used sparingly, appearing in 30 games but logging just 24 catches for 294 yards and one touchdown over a span of four seasons.