Justin Tuggle facts for kids
Tuggle poses during the 2018 CNE in Toronto, modeling for his cap line
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | January 4, 1990 Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Duluth (GA) Northview | ||||||
| College: | Boston College (2008–2009) Blinn (2010) Kansas State (2011–2012) |
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| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | American | ||||||
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Justin DuJian Tuggle (born January 4, 1990) is an American former professional football player. He mostly played as a linebacker. He was signed by the Houston Texans in 2013 after not being chosen in the draft. He played college football at Kansas State University. Justin Tuggle is the son of Jessie Tuggle, a famous linebacker who played in the Pro Bowl five times. He is also the brother of Grady Jarrett, a defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Early Life and High School Football
Justin Tuggle grew up in Georgia. He went to Northview High School. In his last year of high school, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Greater Atlanta area.
He played quarterback for the East team in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. He was also named to the All-North Fulton County team in 2007.
College Football Journey
Tuggle started his college football career at Boston College. He played as a quarterback there during his first year.
For his second year, he moved to Blinn College. After that, he transferred to Kansas State University. At Kansas State, he changed his position from quarterback to linebacker. This was for his junior year and his first season with the team.
Professional Football Career
Playing for the Houston Texans
On April 27, 2013, Justin Tuggle joined the Houston Texans. He signed with them as a free agent, meaning he wasn't picked in the NFL draft.
He played for the Texans for three seasons. In 42 games, he made 71 tackles. He also forced one fumble and caught one interception. He returned that interception for 8 yards.
Time with the Cleveland Browns
On March 11, 2016, Tuggle signed with the Cleveland Browns. However, he was released by the team on September 3, 2016.
First Stint with the Toronto Argonauts
Justin Tuggle signed with the Toronto Argonauts on May 23, 2017. This was his first time playing in the CFL.
In his first year, he had three sacks and scored a defensive touchdown. He also forced a fumble and made an interception. He was part of the team that won the 105th Grey Cup championship that year. The next season, in 2018, Tuggle played in 17 games. He had to play different positions because of injuries to his teammates. He played middle linebacker, weakside linebacker, and even on the defensive line. He made a career-high 36 tackles, along with three more sacks and two more forced fumbles.
Joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In February 2019, Tuggle signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They are a rival team to the Argonauts.
He played in 18 regular season games for the Tiger-Cats. He had 80 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one quarterback sack. He also made one interception. He played in two playoff games, including the 107th Grey Cup. In that game, he had four defensive tackles, but his team lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
With the Edmonton Football Team
On February 11, 2020, Tuggle signed with the Edmonton Football Team. However, he did not play any games in 2020. This was because the 2020 CFL season was cancelled. He became a free agent again on February 9, 2021.
Second Stint with the Toronto Argonauts
On October 1, 2021, it was announced that Tuggle had signed with the Argonauts again. He played for them for the rest of the 2021 season. After that season, he became a free agent.
Life Outside Football
Justin Tuggle comes from a family of football players. His father, Jessie Tuggle, played for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League from 1987 to 2000. His dad was chosen for five Pro Bowls during his career.
His brother, Grady Jarrett, also plays professional football. Grady was drafted in 2015 and plays as a defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons.
Besides football, Justin Tuggle is also a musician. He has released three single songs and one album. The album has 14 songs and is called Life on Beats by YGP & take1. YGP stands for Terrance Plummer, who was Tuggle's teammate.
