Jessie Tuggle
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| Jessie Tuggle | |
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| Position(s): Linebacker |
Jersey #(s): 58 |
| Born: April 4, 1965 Griffin, Georgia |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1987–2000 | |
| College: Valdosta State | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Tackles | 1,809 |
| Sacks | 21 |
| Interceptions | 6 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame | |
Jessie Lloyd Tuggle (born April 4, 1965 in Griffin, Georgia) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Atlanta Falcons his entire career from 1987 to 2000. Educated at Valdosta State University, his first season was in 1987. He appeared in the Pro Bowl five times, and assisted the Falcons to a championship appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII after the 1998 season.
In his 14 seasons, he recorded 1803 tackles (1165 solo), 21 sacks, 6 interceptions, which he returned for 106 yards and a touchdown, 10 forced fumbles and 37 pass deflections. He also recovered 9 fumbles, returning them for 155 yards and an NFL record 5 touchdowns.
His nickname is "The Hammer," because of the impact of his tackles.
His son, Justin Tuggle, will be enrolling in Boston College on a football scholarship.
In 2007 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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