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Steven M. Sipple: Cam Jurgens, key cog in Frost offense, strongly considering jump to NFL | Column


Those with knowledge of Jurgens’ situation say recent projections suggest the Beatrice native could be drafted in the middle rounds — the third, fourth or fifth. On the other hand, if he would return to school in 2022, some feel he could bump up his stock.  

Nebraska’s season-ending depth chart listed junior Trent Hixson as the backup center. Hixson started two games this season at left guard after appearing in only three games in 2020. 

Nebraska has had one center who was awarded the Rimington Trophy — Dominic Raiola in 2000, the inaugural year of the award. Make no mistake, Jurgens, an ultra-explosive athlete at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds, possesses the sort of potential to make a run at the Rimington. 

What a story that would be. 

It should be noted that one of the offensive line coaches who’s very prominent on Frost’s radar screen in the hiring process is Donovan Raiola, Dominic Raiola’s younger brother. Donovan Raiola, an assistant offensive line coach with the Chicago Bears, started 39 of 43 career games at center for Wisconsin from 2002 to 2005, including 38 of his final 39 contests. He was a three-time all-Big Ten honorable mention selection and team captain as a senior.

He’s regarded as an offensive line technician, as someone who enthusiastically emphasizes the finer details of the craft.



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