Jessie Tuggle Biography

Jessie Tuggle is a retired professional American football linebacker who played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1987 to 2000. He graduated from Valdosta State College in Valdosta, Georgia. He appeared in the Pro Bowl five times, and played in Super Bowl XXXIII. His nickname is "The Hammer," because of the impact of his tackles.

He went undrafted out of Valdosta State and was signed by the Falcons. He became a star on the Atlanta defense, marked by the 1989-1993 period in which Tuggle racked up 969 tackles. Over 14 NFL seasons, Tuggle recorded 1,640 tackles (164 assisted), 21 sacks, 6 interceptions, which he returned for 106 yards and a touchdown, 10 forced fumbles and 37 pass deflections. He also recovered 10 fumbles, returning them for 155 yards and an NFL record 5 touchdowns. He also holds the record for most tackles from 1990 to 1999 with 1,293. Tuggle retired in 2001.

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