Texas A&M senior defensive lineman Shemar Turner, a standout invitee to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, has withdrawn from the event to prioritize healing a lingering leg injury, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The decision comes after medical advisors recommended three to four weeks without impact activity to allow a persistent stress fracture to fully mend.
Texas A&M DL Shemar Turner, a likely Top 50 pick, had to pull out of the Senior Bowl after learning that a stress fracture from camp, that needed a rod inserted into it, never fully healed, sources say.
Turner, who played on it all season, was advised to have no impact on his… pic.twitter.com/hfcpIBqoZf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 28, 2025
Turner battled through the 2024 season despite suffering the injury during training camp, which required a rod to be surgically inserted in his leg. Demonstrating resilience, the 6’4”, 300-pound lineman appeared in all 12 regular-season games but saw a dip in production, tallying 36 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two sacks—down from his impactful junior year. However, the stress fracture never properly healed, prompting his withdrawal from the prestigious all-star showcase.
The Reese’s Senior Bowl, set for February 1 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, offers draft-eligible seniors and underclassmen a critical platform to perform in front of NFL scouts and executives. While Turner will miss the game and practices, he intends to participate in team interviews at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and showcase his abilities at Texas A&M’s Pro Day later this offseason.
Turner’s absence marks a setback in his pre-draft visibility, but his focus now shifts to recovery ahead of vital evaluations. A key contributor for the Aggies over four seasons, his toughness and potential remain focal points as he aims to bolster his stock ahead of April’s NFL Draft.
