Michael Jurgens

CAREER NOTES

• Minnesota's fourth selection out of Wake Forest all-time and the first Demon Deacon pick by the Vikings since G Chris DeGear was selected in the fifth round (161st overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft.

CAREER NOTES

• Minnesota's fourth selection out of Wake Forest all-time and the first Demon Deacon pick by the Vikings since G Chris DeGear was selected in the fifth round (161st overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft.

2025 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Appeared in 15 games during the 2025 season, making three starts at center.
• Started at center in Weeks 17-18.
• Entered the game at center in relief of Ryan Kelly in Week 16 at the New York Giants (12/21).
• Entered the game at center in relief of Ryan Kelly in Week 13 at Seattle (11/30).
• Was inactive due to injury in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London (10/5).
• In Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin (9/28), entered the game at center in relief of Ryan Kelly.
• In his first career start, played 100% of the team's offensive snaps at center in Week 3 vs. Cincinnati (9/21).
• Entered the game in relief of center Ryan Kelly at center vs. Atlanta in Week 2 on Sunday Night Football, playing career-high 24 snaps.
• Was active but did not see action in Week 1 at Chicago (9/8).

2024 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Saw action in three games during his rookie season with the Vikings in 2024.
• Made his NFL debut in Week 9 vs. Indianapolis on Sunday Night Football (11/3), appearing on special teams. Also saw time on special teams in Week 12 at Chicago (11/24) and in Week 15 vs. Chicago (12/16).

COLLEGE - WAKE FOREST

• Three-time team captain at Wake Forest (2021-23).
• In his six-year career (2018-23), played in 61 games, starting every game for the Demon Deacons in each of his final three seasons (2021-23).
• As a redshirt senior in 2023, posted the fourth highest overall grade in the nation among guards.

HONORS

• William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist (2x 2021-22)
• All-ACC Honorable Mention (2022)
• ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (2x, 2021-22)
• All-ACC Academic Member (2x, 2021-22)

PREP - DAMASCUS (MD.)

• Team captain in high school and three-year letterwinner.
• Never lost a varsity game in his career, going 42-0.
• Part of three-consecutive state championships under Coach Eric Wallich at Damascus.
• Holds school record for most pancake blocks in a game (12), season (89) and career (169).
• Invited to the Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star Game.
• As a senior, named the MCPS Coaches 3A-2A Player of the Year and First Team All-Met by the Washington Post.
• Helped Swarmin' Hornets set the county record for most consecutive wins.
• As a junior, named team offensive lineman of the year while earning First Team All-Met and All-State, and leading Damascus to a 14-0 record and a 3A state championship.
• Helped Damascus go 14-0 and claim the 3A state championship as a sophomore.
• Earned all-conference lacrosse honors as a defender.

OFF THE FIELD

• Son of Mary and Jay Jurgens.
• Born on New Year's Day.
• Played on a youth Super Bowl title team as a youngster.
• Graduated with a 4.0 GPA and as an AP Scholar with Distinction.
• Served as a mentor/coach for a Special Olympics bocce ball team and works with youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Was on the Board of Directors for Santa's Helper in Winston-Salem.