2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jus’tyz Tuggle, WR, Wayne State University
- Name: Jus’tyz Tuggle
- Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
- College: Wayne State University
- Height: 5’ 10”
- Weight: 185 pounds
- Twitter: @justyztuggle
- Instagram: @justyztuggle
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
I have mental and physical tools to play at the professional level. I have speed, explosive power, and agility as I show dominance in my conference and in the season against top-tier college opponents at any level, especially in pressure games. My football IQ is excellent in processing the opponents’ personnel and making plays instinctively.
Who is my role model?
My mother
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Detroit Lions
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Raymond Payne
What is your biggest pet peeve?
I don’t like stains on my clothes.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My 5th grade teacher Mrs. Doherty.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
I lost my father at the age of 2 yrs old. Being athletic and playing multiple sports there were the kids that had father representation at practice and games, while my representative was my mom. I expressed the void through playing sports, by being the best athlete I could possibly be.
If you could have a franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be?
Benihana
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit Snacks
What is your degree in?
Sports Management
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