Jessie Tuggle
| Jessie Tuggle | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): Middle linebacker |
Jersey #: N/A |
| Date of birth: April 4 1965 | |
Place of birth:  Griffin, Georgia |
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| Career information | |
| College: Valdosta State | |
| Pro Bowls | 5 |
| Teams | |
| 1987-2000 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
| 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.
In 2007 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
#10 Steve Bartkowski • #31 William Andrews • #57 Jeff Van Note • #58 Jessie Tuggle • #60 Tommy Nobis • #78 Mike Kenn
2004: Tommy Nobis • 2004: Steve Bartkowski • 2004: William Andrews • 2004: Jessie Tuggle • 2006: Jeff Van Note
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