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Jessie Lloyd Tuggle Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) from 1987 to 2000.
May 14, 2023 · Some of the greatest success stories in NFL history involve athletes who were long shots to make a roster. These are the players who were late round picks or undrafted free agents who defied the odds, made a team, and became a valuable asset. One such player was Jessie Tuggle.
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Mar 29, 2022 · The NFL's Ultimate Tackle Machine, Coming In At Fourth All-Time In The Category, Jessie Tuggle Was A Beast. Underrated Beyond Belief, Tuggle Never Let That Stop His Journey. Coming Into The NFL...
Jun 26, 2007 · Jessie Tuggle was a standout linebacker at Valdosta State University and the Atlanta Falcons, where he set the team record for most tackles. He was a three-time All-American, a five-time Pro Bowler, and a humanitarian award recipient.
Feb 17, 2021 · Jessie “The Hammer” Tuggle wasn’t the biggest kid coming out of high school. Even after being voted MVP of his Griffin High School football team that he led to the state semi-finals his senior year, Division I recruiters thought he was too small to compete at their level.
Throughout his career, linebacker Jessie Tuggle was always thought of as too small and too slow to play. He was un-recruited by any Division I school so he went division II Valdosta State. After his college career, he was un-drafted, yet managed to play 14 seasons in the NFL and appeared in five Pro Bowls.
