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WATCH: Former TCU star KaVontae Turpin returns punt 86 yards for touchdown vs. Chargers

Wade-Peeryby:Wade Peery•08/20/22
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Former TCU star KaVontae Turpin has been putting on a show tonight vs. the LA Chargers. First, he returned a kick back 98 yards for a touchdown earlier in the first quarter. Then, later in the first half, Turpin just took a punt back 86 yards for a touchdown. Check it out as the electrifying speedster showcases his breathtaking speed, ability to make defenders miss, and turn on the burners.

On Saturday night, the electrifying playmaker gave everyone a fresh reminder of what an incredible athlete he truly is. His ability to bounce around defenders on that punt return was pretty spectacular. He had two special teams’ touchdowns, and it only took one half to do it.

It would be a heartwarming story if he could contribute for the Cowboys during the regular season, that’s for certain. Standing at 5-foot-7, 158-pounds, Turpin would be one of the smaller players in the National Football League. He makes up for what he lacks in size in breathtaking speed, acceleration, and agility.

The Cowboys just signed Turpin at the end of July. The addition, as the Dallas Morning News’ Mike Gehlken pointed out, gave the Cowboys the last two USFL MVP signings in Turpin, who won in 2022, and former running back Herschel Walker (1985).

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The USFL, created in 1983, folded after just three seasons but returned under new leadership this spring. KaVontae Turpin led the league in receiving yards this spring with 540 for the New Jersey Generals. Altogether with his kick-returning duties, he posted 921 all-purpose yards on his way to winning the league’s MVP award for the 2022 season.

Herschel Walker left the USFL and played three seasons in his first stint with the Cowboys. He returned in 1996 for a single season before retiring as a two-time second-team All-Pro.

The Monroe, Louisiana native played for TCU under Gary Patterson from 2015-2018. He returned to the state of Texas for his chance with the Cowboys. Turpin showed off his breakaway potential in Fort Worth, recording a punt return touchdown in each of his four seasons on campus. He also had one kick return touchdown a piece during his junior and senior years.

On3’s Nikki Chavanelle and Chandler Vessels also contributed to this article.