1983 NFL Draft Board 12 Rounds • 335 Total Picks
Click any round to inspect historic 1983 draft picks, concluding at Round 12 with the ultimate selection of "Mr. Irrelevant":
John Tuggle
Pick #335 (Round 12, Pick 28)
"Selected last out of 335 players in 1983, Tuggle not only made Bill Parcells' roster, but emerged as a starting fullback and team MVP on special teams."
John Tuggle: Journey Milestones #38 Legacy
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1961 • Honolulu, Hawaii
Early Roots & Determination
A relentlessly hardworking running back who chose UC Berkeley and became a cornerstone of the Golden Bears offense.
1980 • Memorial Stadium
Cal Golden Bears Star
Rushed for 110 yards and 2 scores in Cal's memorable triumph over John Elway's Stanford squad.
1983 • NFL Draft Pick 335
Drafted as 'Mr. Irrelevant'
Defied longshot odds against hundreds of veterans to win a permanent roster spot under head coach Bill Parcells.
1983 Season • Giants Stadium
Rookie Triumph & Special Teams MVP
Voted Giants Special Teams Player of the Year by teammates and promoted to starting fullback.
1984 • Medical Courage
Angiosarcoma Diagnosis
Began an arduous medical battle while maintaining close presence on the sidelines and uplifting his teammates.
1986 • Passing & Eternal Memory
Tribute of Champions
Passed away at age 25. The Giants wore a white #38 decal on helmets throughout their Super Bowl XXI championship season.
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