Justin Tuck Biography

Justin Lee Tuck, born on March 29, 1983, is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the NFL. He was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft after playing college football at Notre Dame. Tuck earned an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in 2018 and later worked at Goldman Sachs. At Central-Coosa, he recorded 492 tackles, 37 sacks, 26 forced fumbles, and 17 fumble recoveries during his high school career. Tuck received an athletic scholarship to attend Notre Dame, where he played for the Fighting Irish from 2001 to 2004. After redshirting in 2001, he played sparingly during his sophomore season. In 2004, he frequently faced double-team coverage while continuing to contribute on the defensive line.