David Douglas (offensive lineman)

David Glenn Douglas was born on March 20, 1963, in Spring City, Tennessee. Douglas joined the Tennessee Volunteers as a walk-on in 1981 and earned a scholarship in 1982. He was a two-year starter at left tackle from 1984 to 1985. ==Professional career==

Douglas was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the eighth round, with the 204th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft. Douglas signed with the New England Patriots on March 18, 1989. He was released on September 5 but re-signed on September 13, 1989. He appeared in five games, starting one, for the Patriots during the 1989 season. He was released again on September 3, 1990, re-signed on September 4, placed on injured reserve on October 25, released on November 9, and re-signed on November 14. Overall, Douglas played in 11 games, starting five, in 1990. He became a free agent after the season. ==Personal life==

Douglas married Karla Horton, a former Tennessee Volunteers basketball player. Douglas was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013. He died from the illness on February 27, 2016, in Maryville, Tennessee at the age of 52. ==References==