Scott Turner is a former professional American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on March 7, 1964, in San Diego, California. Turner played college football at University of Maryland before being drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1987. After his playing career, Scott Turner transitioned into coaching and has held various positions in the NFL and college football. He has worked with teams such as the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers, contributing his expertise to develop quarterbacks and offensive strategies.