Michael Jurgens

Experience: R

Height: 6-5

Weight: 311 lbs

College: Wake Forest

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Biography

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.

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.

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.

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

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.