Kevin Jurovich at San Francisco 49ers training camp in 2010. |
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| Chicago Bears | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: June 30, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Santa Clara, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: San Jose State | |
| Undrafted in 2010 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Kevin Jurovich (born June 30, 1986) is an American football wide receiver who is currently signed to the Chicago Bears. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010. He played college football at San Jose State University.
Jurovich has also been member of the San Francisco 49ers.
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A native of Santa Clara, California, Jurovich graduated from Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California.[1] He played quarterback in high school.[2]
From 2005 to 2009, Jurovich played for the San Jose State Spartans football team. San Jose State won the New Mexico Bowl in 2006. He majored in communications.[1] In the football team, Jurovich began as a safety, holding the ball for kick-scoring attempts, and became a wide receiver in 2007.[1] After the second game of the 2008 season, Jurovich sat out due to a spleen infection.[1][2] In his final season in 2009, Jurovich led the Spartans in pass receiving with 60 receptions for 777 yards and one touchdown.[1]
On April 26, 2010, Jurovich signed as an undrafted free agent to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was released on July 29.[3]
The San Francisco 49ers signed Jurovich to a two-year contract on August 8, 2010.[4] 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."[5] The 49ers cut Jurovich on September 3, placed him on practice squad two days later, and signed him again on January 5, 2011.[6] He was released by the 49ers on August 30, 2011.[7]
The Chicago Bears signed Jurovich to a deal on December 21st, 2011.