Michael Jurgens
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Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-5
Weight: 311 lbs
College: Wake Forest
Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | G | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08/28/2026 | @Broncos | L 6 - 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 08/22/2026 | Ravens | L 3 - 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 08/15/2026 | @Giants | W 13 - 10 | 1 | 0 |
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.
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.