Luke Juriga

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Luke Juriga
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-07) June 7, 1997 (age 27)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:301 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: Marmion Academy (Aurora, Illinois)
College: Western Michigan
Position: Center
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2018, 2019)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:13
Player stats at PFR

Luke Juriga (born June 7, 1997) is an American football center who is a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Western Michigan Broncos.

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College career

Juriga played three seasons at Western Michigan at right guard, earning Second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 2017 and First-team All-MAC in 2018. Before his senior season, he moved to center and was named team captain. Juriga was named to the First-team All-MAC as well as the program's Greg Jennings Outstanding Offensive Player award. He finished his career starting all 52 games played and was a four-time Academic All-MAC performer. Juriga was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl in January 2020. [1]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Juriga signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020. [2] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020, [3] and re-signed to the team's practice squad three days later. [4] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2020. [5] In Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, Juriga entered the game at the end of the first half following a minor injury to Jason Kelce. [6]

On August 17, 2021, Juriga was waived/injured by the Eagles and placed on injured reserve. [7] He was released on August 21. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 1. [8]

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Juriga was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. [9] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024. [10]

Personal life

Juriga's father Jim played for three seasons in the NFL. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Juriga Agrees to Terms with Philadelphia Eagles". Western Michigan Broncos . April 25, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ McPherson, Chris (April 26, 2020). "Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  3. ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2020). "Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 6, 2020). "Eagles announce practice squad that includes QB Josh McCown". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ McPherson, Chris (October 3, 2020). "Eagles sign WR Travis Fulgham, C Luke Juriga, and RB Adrian Killins from the practice squad to the active roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  6. ↑ Erby, Glenn (November 22, 2020). "Eagles center Jason Kelce exits game vs. the Browns with an arm injury". Eagles Wire. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  7. ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 17, 2021). "Eagles waive RB Kerryon Johnson, C Luke Juriga, and T Casey Tucker with an injury designation". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  8. ↑ McPherson, Chris (December 1, 2021). "Eagles sign C Luke Juriga to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. ↑ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  10. ↑ "San Antonio Brahmas Roster". www.theufl.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  11. ↑ Armstrong, Rick (April 22, 2020). "No laughing matter: Marmion graduate Luke Juriga quick on his feet for NFL draft after rarely missing a snap for Western Michigan". ChicagoTribune.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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