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John Davis Tuggle (January 13, 1961 – August 30, 1986) was a running back in the National Football League. Tuggle was the last selection of the 1983 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants. The nickname given to the last player selected in the draft is "Mr. Irrelevant." He played that season with the team. He would go on to be awarded the New York Giants Special Teams Player of the Year that season. Tuggle was the subject of the 30 for 30 short, The Irrelevant Giant.
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