Meet the Falcons Legend Jessie Tuggle # 58
- Position : Middle Linebacker
- College :
Valdosta State College- Birthdate :
- NFL Experience :
13 Seasons- Falcons Years :
1987 to 2000- Records :
In his career he had 1,809 tackles, 21 sacks, six interceptions, 10 forced fumbles and fumble recoveries, and an NFL record five touchdowns
- Honors :
Jessie Tuggle was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Tuggle was selected Second-team All-Pro in 1998. He is a five-time pro bowler (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998) and is in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor.
- College :
Jessie Tuggle is a former middle linebacker. He was signed to the Atlanta Falcons in 1987. He played college football at Valdosta State. Tuggle was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He played his entire career for the Atlanta Falcons from 1987 – 2000. In his career he had 1,809 tackles, 21 sacks, six interceptions, 10 forced fumbles and fumble recoveries, and an NFL record five touchdowns. Tuggle was selected Second-team All-Pro in 1998. He is a five-time pro bowler (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998) and is in the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor.