Luke Juriga Explained

Luke Juriga
Position:Center
Birth Date:7 June 1997
Birth Place:Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:301
College:Western Michigan
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2018, 2019)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:JuriLu00

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.

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juriga Agrees to Terms with Philadelphia Eagles . . October 24, 2020 . April 25, 2020.
  2. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . April 26, 2020 . October 21, 2020.
  3. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . September 3, 2020 . October 21, 2020.
  4. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles announce practice squad that includes QB Josh McCown . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . September 6, 2020 . October 21, 2020.
  5. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles sign WR Travis Fulgham, C Luke Juriga, and RB Adrian Killins from the practice squad to the active roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . October 3, 2020 . October 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Erby . Glenn . Eagles center Jason Kelce exits game vs. the Browns with an arm injury . Eagles Wire . November 23, 2020 . November 22, 2020.
  7. Web site: Eagles waive RB Kerryon Johnson, C Luke Juriga, and T Casey Tucker with an injury designation. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 17, 2021.
  8. Web site: Eagles sign C Luke Juriga to the practice squad. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. December 1, 2021.
  9. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2022-12-30 . ESPN.com . en.
  10. Web site: San Antonio Brahmas Roster . 2024-02-15 . www.theufl.com . en.
  11. News: Armstrong, Rick . No laughing matter: Marmion graduate Luke Juriga quick on his feet for NFL draft after rarely missing a snap for Western Michigan . ChicagoTribune.com . April 22, 2020 . October 21, 2020.