Luke Juriga (born June 7, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2020 following his

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career with the

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College career

Juriga played three seasons at

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at right guard, earning Second-team All-

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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

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in January 2020.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Juriga signed with the

as an

following the

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on April 26, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020, and re-signed to the team's practice squad three days later. He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2020. In Week 11 against the

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, Juriga entered the game at the end of the first half following a minor injury to

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

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Juriga was drafted by the

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of the XFL. He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.

Personal life

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

References

External links

Western Michigan Broncos football bio
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