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]