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 byGlenn Baker
Personal details
Born (1967-06-08) June 8, 1967 (age 57)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVeda
EducationUniversity 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

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  1. ^ "Rep. Demetrius Douglas" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  2. ^ "Sports - Deals - Football". The New York Times. May 9, 1990. p. D24.
  3. ^ a b Garbin, Patrick (January 9, 2021). "Catching Up with Demetrius Douglas". UGA Sports.
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