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This is a 2025 photo of Robert Turner Jr. of the San Francisco 49ers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2025 San Francisco 49ers active roster as of day, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo)

Robert Turner Jr.

Running Backs

College: Indiana State

Hometown: East Chicago, IN

Biography

Robert Turner Jr. is in his seventh season as the 49ers running backs coach after spending the previous two seasons (2015-16) in the same capacity with the Atlanta Falcons. A veteran of 27 NFL seasons, Turner is responsible for overseeing three of the top nine rookie rushing seasons in the NFL since 1970 [Alfred Morris – 1,613 rushing yards in 2012 (fourth); Clinton Portis – 1,508 rushing yards in 2002 (seventh); Mike Anderson – 1,500 rushing yards in 2000 (eighth)].

In May of 2023, Turner was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Named a distinguished member "in recognition of his dedication and loyalty to, and excellence in the game of Indiana football," Turner was acknowledged for his long tenure at Indiana State University.

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