Robert Turbin

American football player, Super Bowl champion

Robert Turbin - American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born

December 2nd, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Turbin played running back in the National Football League (NFL) primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. After being drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Turbin contributed to the Seahawks' successful season culminating in a victory at Super Bowl XLVIII. He had previously played college football at Utah State University, where he earned honors for his performance. Turbin also played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts during his professional career.

Won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks

Drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Played for Utah State University

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