It’s become apparent that as we move closer to the 2022 NFL Draft, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will see the few players they have selected in the annual event taken in the mid to late rounds. In fact, Nebraska hasn’t had a first-round pick in the draft since Prince Amukamara was selected 19th overall by the New York Giants back in 2011. Somehow Lavonte David fell to the second round a year later, but that discussion is for a different day.
Our partners at Draftwire have done a new 3-round mock draft and project only one Husker getting their name called during that time. In the late 3rd round, 100th overall, Draftwire sees Offensive Lineman Cam Jurgens selected by the Baltimore Ravens. Jurgens started all 12 games for Nebraska at Center in 2021 and made 31 starts during his career. He was a third-team All-Big Ten this season and was on the Remington Trophy watch list.
Back in February, the 6-foot-3-inch lineman was a limited participant at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He only ran the 40-yard dash in 4.92 seconds and did 25 reps at the bench press. Jurgens also participated in the Nebraska Pro Day back in March. HuskerOnline reported that Jurgen put together an impressive performance and it may improve his stock. Cam Jurgens is a name to watch the first couple of draft days as he may end up going sooner than people think.