Demetrius M. Douglas (born June 8, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Douglas was a linebacker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He also played briefly in the NFL and CFL. Douglas is currently a mortgage broker and high school football coach.[1]
Demetrius Douglas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Veda |
| Education | University of Georgia (BS) |
Douglas signed with the New York Jets in May 1990 for the team's 1990 season but was soon released.[2] He then signed with the Calgary Stampeders for two years.[3] Douglas finally moved to the Washington Redskins, but suffered an ankle injury on the second day of practice.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Demetrius Douglas" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Sports - Deals - Football". The New York Times. May 9, 1990. p. D24.
- ^ a b Garbin, Patrick (January 9, 2021). "Catching Up with Demetrius Douglas". UGA Sports.