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Thomas Samuel Turner III was an American professional football linebacker who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft after playing college football at Michigan State University.

Early life and college
Thomas Samuel Turner III was born on October 1, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio. He played high school football at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Ohio. Turner was a four-year letterman for the Michigan State Spartans of Michigan State University from 1997 to 2000. He totaled 66 tackles and two sacks his junior season in 1999, garnering honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference recognition. ==Professional career==
Professional career
Turner was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round, with the 239th overall pick, of the 2001 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 5. ==Personal life==
Personal life
Turner died of cancer on March 10, 2014, in Dayton. ==References==
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