Michael Jurgens was drafted in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. The offensive lineman was a three-year starter at Wake Forest and part of three consecutive state championships teams under Coach Eric Wallich at Damascus High School.
Accolades at Wake Forest:
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2022 All-ACC Honorable Mention
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2022 William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
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2022 All-ACC Academic Member
- 2022 ACC Offensive Lineman of the Weekman of the Week (FSU)
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2022 Rimington Award Watch List
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2022 Rimington Award Watch List
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2022 Preseason Athlon Second Team All-ACC
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2022 Preseason Lindy’s Second Team All-ACC
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2022 Preseason Phil Steele Second Team All-ACC
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2021 All-ACC Honorable Mention
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2021 All-ACC Academic Member
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2021 ACC Offensive Lineman Of The Week (Nov. 11, 2021)
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2021 Rimington Trophy Watch List
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2020 Rimington Trophy Watch List
High school career, courtesy of Wake Forest: “Enrolled at Wake Forest in January 2018 … Team captain in high school … Considered a three-star athlete by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports … Rated the No. 47 guard in the class of 2018 by ESPN and the No. 16 recruit in Maryland … Part of three consecutive state championships under Coach Eric Wallich at Damascus High … Three-year letterman … Holds school record for most pancake blocks in a game with 12 … Holds season (89) and career marks (169) for pancake blocks as well … Invited to the Maryland Crab Bowl all-star game … As a senior, named the MCPS Coaches 3A-2A Player of the Year … First Team All-Met by the Washington Post … Team rushed for 31 touchdowns and averaged 44 points per game en route to winning the 2A state championship … Helped the Swarmin’ Hornets set the county record for most consecutive wins … Won every regular season game by a minimum of 24 points … Never lost a varsity game in his career, going 42-0 … As a junior, named team offensive lineman of the year while earning First Team All-Met and all-state … Led Damascus to a 14-0 record and a 3A state championship … Earned all-conference lacrosse honors as a defender … Damascus was 14-0 and 3A state champions as a sophomore.”