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.
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