2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Cameron Jurgens
- Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
- School: Nebraska
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 290lbs
Film Watched: Oklahoma 2021, Minnesota 2021, Illinois 2021
Pro's:
- Insanely quick for a 300lb man – ran a sub 5 second forty at the combine
- Quick snap and burst, getting up and out as quick as any center prospect in the class
- Has the foot speed to hit any landmark asked of him – vertically or laterally
- Surprising jolt through contact considering his lack of mass
- Sticky as hell and will give everything to remain in a play
- Impressive punch through his hands, and can manipulate bigger bodies through contact
- Demonstrates good leadership skills – communicates well with his offensive line
Cameron Jurgens is a OC prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.54 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 24 out of 497 OC from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/aHSL49kRol #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/uNAHpDKXWl
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 5, 2022
Con's:
- Undersized, and despite being quite condensed it translates to a shortfall of power
- Keen to mitigate his strength deficiency with momentum, and balance issues arise as a result
- Seeks contact too quickly; early hands can be manipulated by more patient run defenders
- Inconsistent positioning and depths to his pass sets
- Doesn’t set his feet firmly enough to take on bullrushers with any consistency
The Verdict:
“Cameron Jurgens opened some eyes at the NFL Combine with an impressive 4.92 second forty yard dash, but it’s telling that he opted out of any further athleticism drills; the Nebraksa center is quick but ungainly in his movements, with a lot of wasted steps and poor footwork that would trouble talent evaluators. Speed is certainly his calling card, which together with his high motor, strong work ethic and competitiveness on every snap has seen him become a bit of a folk hero in Lincoln. Jurgens enters the NFL slightly undersized and slightly strength deficient - but you wouldn't think it considering how effective he is. If he lands on a team that utilises predominantly zone blocking concepts he has a chance to become a future starter, but I predict some growing pains before he gets there."
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
PREDICTION: 3RD ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5