Position: Linebacker Undrafted: 2013 Parents Jessie Tuggle Name Justin Tuggle Education Boston College | Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Role American football player Date joined 2013 Weight 112 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1990-01-04) January 4, 1990 (age 25) Current team Houston Texans (#47 / Outside linebacker) Similar People Jessie Tuggle, Shane Lechler, Grady Jarrett, Lonnie Ballentine Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Alpharetta, Georgia High school: Duluth (GA) Northview | ||
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Justin DuJian Tuggle (born January 4, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Kansas State. Tuggle is the son of former five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jessie Tuggle. He is also the brother of Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.
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- Justin Tuggle 2017 Highlights Toronto Argonauts CFL
- Early years
- College career
- Houston Texans
- Cleveland Browns
- Toronto Argonauts
- Personal life
- References
Justin Tuggle 2017 Highlights Toronto Argonauts CFL
Early years
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. In his sophomore season, he transferred to Blinn College for the spring semester. After spending his sophomore season at Blinn College, he transferred to Kansas State. He switched positions from quarterback to linebacker for his junior season and first season at Kansas State.
Houston Texans
On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.
Cleveland Browns
On March 11, 2016, Tuggle signed with the Cleveland Browns. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Browns.
Toronto Argonauts
On May 23, 2017, Tuggle signed with the Toronto Argonauts.
Personal life
His father is Jessie Tuggle who played in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons from 1987-2000. He also was selected to five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams during his career. His brother, Grady Jarrett is a defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons.