Illinois Fighting Illini#- · WR Malik Turner
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- Former player
Malik Turner played WR for Illinois. In the 2017 season he had 31 catches for 326 yards, 32.6 receiving yards per game over 10 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Malik Turner career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ILL | 10 | 31 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 63.6 |
| 2016 | ILL | 11 | 48 | 712 | 6 | 5 | 153.7 |
| 2015 | ILL | 11 | 39 | 510 | 3 | 0 | 108 |
| 2014 | ILL | 8 | 25 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 56.6 |
| Career | 40 | 143 | 1804 | 10 | 5 | 381.9 |
Season totals, 2014 to 2017. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Malik Turner: Illinois WR profile and stats
Malik Turner is a WR for Illinois. This profile tracks Malik Turner's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Malik Turner in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Malik Turner play for?
Malik Turner plays for Illinois at WR.
What position does Malik Turner play?
Malik Turner is a WR for Illinois.