When Cam Jurgens was drafted in the second round of the 2023 Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles had the watchful eye of Jason Kelce helping them with their scouting of the Nebraska star. Kelce would go on to later compare Jurgens to himself as an overall player.

Making his NFL debut with the Philadelphia Eagles last year, Cam Jurgens had a huge responsibility in 2024. The post Denying Stepping Into Jason Kelce’s Shoes, Cam Jurgens Addresses Doubts Cast on Him After Making Pro Bowl appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Jordan Mailata knew what Cam Jurgens was going through more than most players inside the Eagles locker room. It was only a few years ago when people wondered: How could the Eagles replace left tackle Jason Peters with a rugby player from Australia who never played college football?

In his first season starting at center for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line, former Husker Cam Jurgens earned his first Pro Bowl accolade.

There were significant questions about whether the Eagles could pull off a seamless transition from Jason Kelce to Cam Jurgens at center. After 16 games, the verdict is in: Conversion accomplished.

The former Beatrice tight end moved to center at Nebraska when Scott Frost suggested it — now Cam Jurgens is a NFL Pro Bowler.

This season was never about living up to a predecessor for Cam Jurgens, a first-year center with his own standard, a player whose first Pro Bowl selection provides proof to the public about a level of production he already believed he embodied.

Cam Jurgens spoke to reporters on Thursday afternoon to discuss his first career Pro Bowl selection. Jurgens said he had already spoken to Eagles legendary center Jason Kelce about the honor.‘Oh, I let him know!