Utah State University Athletics

ROBERT TURBIN
Hometown: Fremont, California
Sport: Football
Years: 2008-11


One of the most accomplished running backs in school history, Robert Turbin was named the Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year following his junior season in 2011 as he rushed for 1,517 yards on 249 carries (6.1 ypc) with a school-record 19 touchdowns. In fact, Turbin is one of just two players in school history to earn league Offensive Player of the Year accolades and is one of just four players to rush for at least 1,500 yards in a single season. Turbin also went over the century mark as a sophomore in 2009, as he gained 1,296 yards on 207 carries (6.3 ypc) and 13 touchdowns to earn second-team all-WAC honors. In all, he is one of just five Aggies to produce multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Turbin finished his Utah State career with 3,315 rushing yards on 565 carries (5.9 ypc) and tied the school record with 40 rushing touchdowns. Overall, he is one of just five players in school history to rush for 3,000 yards. Turbin also set the school record with 51 career touchdowns and the then-school record with 308 points scored, while his 16-career 100-yard rushing games are tied for the third-most at USU. As a junior in 2011, Turbin helped Utah State to its first bowl game in 14 years and its first winning season in 15 years as the Aggies won their final five regular season games and received an invitation to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Following his collegiate career, Turbin was selected in the fourth round (111th overall pick) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and spent eight years in the league. He helped the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, including a Super Bowl title in 2014.