Justin Tuggle
American football player
Justin DuJian Tuggle (born January 4, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats. Tuggle is the son of former five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jessie Tuggle. He is also the brother of Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
Early life
Tuggle attended Northview High School in the state of Georgia. He earned the Greater Atlanta All-Area honors in his senior season. He participated in the second annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and was the quarterback on the east team. He was selected to the 2007 All-North Fulton County team and was on the second-team offense as a quarterback.
College career
Tuggle played his freshman season at Boston College where he played quarterback.
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