Ohio State four star recruit LB Jamel Turner (#11) is a force to be reckoned with, as long as he can stay out of trouble
As the case is still under investigation and murky facts are abound, it is clear that Ohio State recruit Jamel Turner was shot Friday night in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. It was originally reported that Turner, who was a passenger in an SUV, was shot in the right hip and left ankle. Further reports indicated that while Turner’s vehicle was exiting onto a highway exit ramp, an unidentified car pulled up alongside and opened fire.
When police investigated the scene of the incident and the vehicle, authorities found two handguns and two bags of marijuana. It is reported that three people were in the SUV including Turner’s twin brother. Fortunately for Turner, the vehicle was operated and owned by Ramses Terry, a 32 year old convict with a history of drug and gun crimes. Therefore, all items found in the vehicle are under Terry’s ownership, not Turner’s.
It is still a mystery why Ohio State would recruit such a kid with a clear troubled past. Even though the 6’0 210 pound linebacker is considered a four star prospect, his history should have raised red flags. While at Youngstown’s Ursuline high school, he was kicked off the basketball team for disciplinary reasons. His continued actions were so out of line, he was forced to transfer to Fork Union Military Academy (VA) for his senior year. His stint at Fork Union was short lived as he was kicked out of that school this past March for undisclosed reasons.
Turner, at this point, is still considered a member of Ohio State’s recruiting class. If this incident passes him by without leaving a scar, aside from the bullet wounds, he better recognize how fortunate he is. Turner has the opportunity to play for one of the most storied programs who’s dominance this decade is second to none. Turner may not be a bad kid, but he certainly better get his act together. In the meantime, Tuner has to hit the books because in order to be eligible to play college ball, he must complete his correspondence courses to earn his high school diploma.
Turner’s injuries are not life threatening and he should make a full recovery. The question remains, where will he play ball, if at all, on Saturdays?
