Hugh Douglas (American football)

Hugh Douglas
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Douglas in 2008
No. 53, 99, 58
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1971-08-23) August 23, 1971 (age 53)
Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:281 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Mansfield
College:Central State
NFL draft:1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:352
Sacks:80
Forced fumbles:15
Fumble recoveries:5
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Hugh Lamont Douglas (born August 23, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). His playing career included stints with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles (twice), and the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his first season in 1995, Douglas was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. He is affectionately known as Turbo Bird.

Douglas currently hosts the 94.1 WIP Midday Show in Philadelphia. He previously served as a football analyst for ESPN.