He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 17th round of the 1946 NFL draft.
[1] He was a team captain his senior year in 1941, earning All-North Shore honors and helping Classical win the Class A state title with a 13–0 record.
He then served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
[1] He then returned to play for the Fighting Irish from 1946 to 1947 and alternated with George Connor at tackle.
[2] Urban was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 17th round, with the 160th overall pick, of the 1946 NFL draft.