On3 Top-100 RB Michael Turner commits to Baylor

North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland four-star running back Michael Turner has committed to Baylor.

He chose the Bears over Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Utah and Washington.

Turner is the No. 144 overall prospect and No. 7 RB in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 26 player in Texas.

On3 ranks Turner much higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 82 overall, No. 5 at the RB position and No. 21 in the state of Texas in the updated 2025 On300.

The 5-foot-11.5, 190-pounder took an official visit to Waco on the weekend of June 14. Turner now helps headline a rising 2025 pledge list for head coach Dave Aranda and the Bears. He joins the likes of Red Oak (Texas) South Oak Cliff four-star EDGE Kamauryn Morgan, Red Oak (Texas) four-star wide receiver Taz Williams Jr. and Wynnewood (Okla.) Pauls Valley four-star RB Caden Knighten at the top of the class.

Scout’s take on Michael Turner

Turner was a standout performer at the Under Armour Next camp in Dallas back in March. He earned high praise from On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire:

“The running back position is one of the tougher position groups to shine in during camps and events like this, but Michael Turner stood out in a big way on Sunday afternoon. The Richland (TX) product has excellent size for the position and possesses smooth movement skills and footwork when going through bag drills. He showed great burst and wiggle during the individual period as well as soft hands and natural ball tracking skills. But it was the 1-on-1 period where we really got to see him display his dominant route running ability and natural hands at the catch point. He was consistently able to separate from defenders and made multiple contested catches throughout the afternoon. Turner is a complete back who proved that not only is he a threat between the tackles, but a true weapon in the passing game as well.”