Turner was one of coach Rich Rodriguez's highly touted recruits last year and then redshirted last season as a freshman.
J.T. Turner would have had an opportunity to start this season for Michigan at cornerback.Ann Arbor, Mich. - Michigan cornerback J.T. Turner is no longer a Wolverine.
The school said Wednesday that Turner asked for and was granted his release.
He had a shot to start this season after cornerback Donovan Warren chose to skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
Turner, who is from Massillon, Ohio, was one of coach Rich Rodriguez’s highly touted recruits last year and then redshirted last season as a freshman. He was ranked as the No. 3 safety in the nation for the Class of 2009 by the Internet scouting service rivals.com. He turned down Illinois, Michigan State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh and West Virginia when he picked the Wolverines.