Kevin Jurovich Explained

Kevin Jurovich
Number:14, 19
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:June 30, 1986
Birth Place:Santa Clara, California
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:188
High School:Valley Christian (San Jose, California)
College:San Jose State
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • All-WAC (2007, 2009)
  • New Mexico Bowl champion (2006)

Kevin Allan Jurovich (born June 30, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010. He played college football at San Jose State University.

Jurovich was also member of the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears.

Early years

A native of Santa Clara, California, Jurovich graduated from Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California. He started at quarterback, free safety and punt returner his senior year in high school. The 2003 Valley Christian Warriors won the CCS title. That year, he combined for 19 touchdowns while averaging 23.8 yards per punt return. Jurovich was named 1st team all-ccs by the Mercury News.[1]

College career

From 2004 to 2009, Jurovich played for the San Jose State Spartans football team. He majored in communications.[2]

After redshirting his freshman season in 2004, Jurovich debuted in 2005 as a safety, holding the ball for kick-scoring attempts. As a redshirt sophomore in 2006, during his team's run to the 2006 New Mexico Bowl, Jurovich left the team in October due to a hand injury, among other reasons. Jurovich returned to the team in 2007 as a wide receiver.[3] [2] [4]

In 2007, he broke San Jose States record for receptions in a season, he finished the season with 85 receptions for 1183 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Jurovich finished his career as San Jose State's all time leader in receptions (160) and fourth in receiving yards(2,143).

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On April 26, 2010, Jurovich signed as an undrafted free agent to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was released on July 29.[5]

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed Jurovich to a two-year contract on August 8, 2010.[6] [7] Jurovich was on the 49ers practice squad for the 2010 season. Kevin Lynch, writing for SFGate.com, commented that Jurovich "has some kickoff return ability and never drops a pass."[8] The 49ers cut Jurovich on September 3, placed him on practice squad two days later, and signed him again on January 5, 2011.[9] He was released by the 49ers on August 30, 2011.[10]

The Chicago Bears signed Jurovich to the practice squad on December 21, 2011.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL Draft preview: SJSU's Kevin Jurovich gives it his best shot. Wilner. Jon. April 21, 2010. San Jose Mercury News. https://web.archive.org/web/20121005143544/http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14923204. October 5, 2012. January 30, 2011. bot: unknown.
  2. Web site: Kevin Jurovich. San Jose State Spartans. https://web.archive.org/web/20120310164151/http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5600&ATCLID=202634. March 10, 2012.
  3. Web site: Jurovich no longer walking a fine line. San Jose Mercury News. October 4, 2007. Miedema. Lawrence. September 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Kevin Jurovich fights to get noticed by NFL scouts. Wilner. Jon. San Jose Mercury News. April 20, 2010. September 2, 2018.
  5. Web site: Kevin Jurovich. San Francisco 49ers. January 28, 2011. December 23, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101223195454/http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/Kevin-Jurovich/733ad363-674b-46a3-895c-d05f6304e734. dead.
  6. Web site: 49ers Sign WR Kevin Jurovich. San Francisco 49ers. August 8, 2010. January 29, 2011. September 7, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100907065546/http://www.49ers.com/news-and-events/article-1/49ers-Sign-WR-Kevin-Jurovich/69df58ac-32ac-4897-9a6f-0caaa580b36d. dead.
  7. Web site: Ex-San Jose State star Kevin Jurovich gets chance to live his dream. Brown. Daniel. San Jose Mercury News. August 8, 2010. September 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Lynch. Kevin. 49ers name practice squad. Niner Insider. SFGate.com. January 28, 2011. September 5, 2010.
  9. Web site: San Francisco 49ers Transactions. NFL. January 28, 2011.
  10. Web site: 49ers Trim Roster to 80. 2011-09-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20120325105421/http://blog.49ers.com/2011/08/30/49ers-trim-roster-to-80/. 2012-03-25. dead.
  11. Web site: Wright. Michael. Bears sign WR Jurovich to practice squad. Chicago Bears Report. ESPN. June 2, 2013. December 21, 2011.