James Turrentine brings proven gap-control power and production to Tarleton State’s defensive front
Turrentine profiles as a sturdy, battle-tested interior DL who already showed real disruption at Colorado State-Pueblo, where he logged 77 tackles and 10 tackles for loss across 23 games, including 6.5 TFL in 2023; Tarleton’s staff specifically praised his “great strength and quickness.”[5] In 2025 at Tarleton State, he appeared in 7 games and recorded 26 tackles and 1 sack, suggesting he can hold up against the run while still creating some backfield pressure.[1][7] He looks like a fit for teams wanting a physical, high-effort lineman with a proven track record and steady academic/locker-room credibility.[5]
