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Kemoko Turay

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Kemoko Turay
Turay with the BC Lions in 2025
Profile
PositionLinebacker/Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born (1995-07-11) July 11, 1995 (age 31)
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolBarringer (Newark, New Jersey)
CollegeRutgers
NFL draft2018: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles34
Sacks12
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kemoko Turay (born July 11, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker/defensive lineman. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early life

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Turay was born in Montclair, New Jersey.[1] His father is from Guinea, while his mother is from the Ivory Coast.[2]

College career

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Turay attended and played college football at Rutgers under head coaches Kyle Flood and Chris Ash.[3][4] Turay had an impressive redshirted freshman season, with 24 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks despite not starting any games.[5] After this season, he was named to the Freshman All-American team.[6] After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.[7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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After his senior season, Turay was invited to the 2018 NFL Combine.[8]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitBench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 8+1⁄8 in
(2.04 m)		4.65 s1.62 s2.72 s18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10]

Indianapolis Colts

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Turay was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round, 52nd overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[11] In Week 3, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he recorded 1.5 sacks for the first ones of his professional career.[12]

In Week 5 of the 2019 season, Turay suffered a broken ankle and was ruled out the rest of the season.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2019.[14]

Turay was placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020, and was placed on reserve/PUP to start the season.[15][16] He was activated on November 17, 2020.[17]

San Francisco 49ers

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On April 14, 2022, Turay signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[18] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2022.[21] He was released on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22]

Atlanta Falcons

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On July 28, 2023, Turay signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[23] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[24][25] He was released on September 18, 2023.[26]

Carolina Panthers

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On July 26, 2024, Turay signed with the Carolina Panthers.[27] However, after suffering an injury he was placed on injured reserve on August 5.[28] Turay was then released off injured reserve on August 14.[29]

St. Louis Battlehawks

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On October 24, 2024, Turay signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL.[30] He was released on March 20, 2025.[31]

BC Lions

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On April 22, 2025, Turay signed as a defensive lineman with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[32] On July 9, 2025, Turay was handed a 1-game suspension by the CFL, after he incited in a post-game brawl with opposing players, following a Lions' road victory over the Montreal Alouettes four days prior.[33] On July 16, 2025, Turay's suspension was lifted and he rejoined the Lions' active roster.[34] On September 11, 2025, Turay was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list. He rejoined the active roster on September 18, 2025. He was released on September 23, 2025.[35]

References

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  1. ↑ "Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts, DE - News, Stats, Bio". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ Chappell, Mike. "Colts' Kemoko Turay becomes first member of his family to earn college degree". fox59.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ Bennett, Brian (October 16, 2014). "Rutgers' Kemoko Turay is turning heads". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Rescigno, Turay, Austin among spring standouts for Chris Ash". The Daily Targum. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Player Blurb: Kemoko Turay, OLB, Rutgers". CBS sports. April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  6. ↑ Dunleavy, Ryan (April 6, 2015). "Kemoko Turay, an All-American, eyes bigger role with Rutgers football". app. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  7. ↑ "26 players added to Reese's Senior Bowl roster". Fox10. December 5, 2017. Archived from the original on April 12, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  8. ↑ Dunleavey, Ryan (December 26, 2017). "NFL Combine: Kemoko Turay of Rutgers invited Why his final game might have sealed deal". nj.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Kemoko Turay Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  10. ↑ "2018 Draft Scout Kemoko Turay, Rutgers NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Select Kemoko Turay with Pick 52 in NFL Draft". StampedeBlue.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Kemoko Turay gets first NFL sack". 24/7 Sports. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  13. ↑ Walker, Andrew (October 7, 2019). "Kemoko Turay Out For Season With Ankle Injury". Colts.com.
  14. ↑ "Colts Sign Defensive Tackle Carl Davis; Place Kemoko Turay On Injured Reserve". Colts.com. October 14, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Colts Place Three On PUP List To Start Training Camp; Release TE Matt Lengel". Colts.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  16. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  17. ↑ "Colts Activate Kemoko Turay From PUP List; Waive Sheldon Day". Colts.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  18. ↑ Maiocco, Matt. "49ers agree to one-year deal with DL Turay, per agency". Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  19. ↑ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022.
  20. ↑ "49ers Move Two to IR; Waive RB; Announce Practice Squad and Other Moves". 49ers.com. August 31, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 14, 2022. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  22. ↑ "49ers Promote DL McGill to the Active Roster; Waive a Defensive Lineman". 49ers.com. November 26, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay". AtlantaFalcons.com. July 29, 2022.
  24. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 29, 2023). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  25. ↑ Bair, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Falcons announce additions to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  26. ↑ Bouda, Nate (September 18, 2023). "NFL Transactions: Monday 9/18". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  27. ↑ Rizzutti, Anthony. "Panthers' updated roster following Friday's free-agent additions". Panthers Wire. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Panthers add a fourth quarterback on Monday". Panthers.com. August 5, 2024.
  29. ↑ Hill, Kassidy. "Panthers make a change in the defensive backs room on Wednesday". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  30. ↑ @UFL_PR (October 24, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  31. ↑ "UFL Teams Finalize Rosters After Successful Training Camp". The UFL. March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Two More For The Defence: Lions Bring Back Taylor, Add Turary To Camp Roster". BC Lions. April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  33. ↑ Staff, 3Down (July 9, 2025). "CFL suspends B.C. Lions DL Kemoko Turay following postgame brawl". 3DownNation. Retrieved July 10, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  34. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  35. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
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