Landon Turner goes undrafted, signs with the New Orleans Saints

Posted Apr 30, 2016
After going undrafted over seven rounds in the 2016 NFL draft, offensive guard Landon Turner from North Carolina has signed with the New Orleans Saints. Turner was named First-team All-America (Associated Press), a Second-team All-America (CBS Sports, FWAA), and First-team All-ACC (ACSMA and coaches) as a senior at North Carolina. (247 Sports)

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