Biography

BIOGRAPHY

KaVontae Turpin was born August 2, 1996, in Monroe, Louisiana. He is a wide receiver in the NFL.

Turpin was selected by the New Jersey Generals in the 13th round (103rd overall) of the 2022 USFL Draft. He appeared in 10 games, making 44 receptions for 540 yards (led the league), 4 receiving touchdowns (second in the league), 23 carries for 129 yards, one rushing touchdown, 921 all-purpose yards, 12 punt returns for 184 yards and one touchdown. He was named the league MVP of the inaugural USFL season.

On July 27, 2022, Turpin signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.

On August 20, 2022, in the second pre-season game played at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers, Turpin scored two touchdowns: the first on a 98-yard kickoff return in the first quarter and the second on an 86-yard punt return in the second quarter, thus paving the way for a 32–18 Cowboys victory. Turpin also added 1 rush attempt for 7 yards during the game.

Turpin was active for all 17 games during the regular season and both games during the postseason. He finished the regular season with 1 catch for 9 yards, 3 rush attempts for 17 yards, and 508 kick return yards as well as 303 punt return yards. In the postseason, Turpin added 1 catch for 8 yards, 155 kick return yards, and 7 punt return yards to those totals.