Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens describes winning the Super Bowl
A former Nebraska offensive lineman recapped the experience of winning the Super Bowl this past season. Center Cam Jurgens and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
Jurgens described the experience as the worst and best month of his life. He made the comments while talking to News Channel Nebraska.
'The playoffs was the worst month of my life and the best month of my life all in one, it hurt so much some days I could even walk or move. But it's all about getting ready to play. Laying your body out on the line for your team and doing what you can.'
The honors won't stop there for the former Husker. Next Friday, Beatrice High School, in Beatrice, Nebraska, will name its football field Cam Jurgens Field after the former Nebraska center.
Jurgens was a three-sport star at Beatrice High and was the top in-state prospect in the 2018 recruiting class. He would sign with the Cornhuskers and played for Nebraska from 2018-21. The former Husker started his career as a tight end before making the switch to center.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected the center in the second round with the 51st pick overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He recently signed a four-year $68 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. This includes a $39.4 million guaranteed contract and keeps him with the organization through the 2029 season.
Jurgens described the experience while making an appearance at his hometown of Pickrell, Nebraska's Pickrell Picnic.
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