| Date of birth: | October 18, 1946 |
| Place of birth: | Tyler, Texas |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Defensive back |
| College: | University of Tulsa |
| NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 17th |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1970-1972 1973-1974 |
New Orleans Saints Detroit Lions |
Doug Wyatt is a former professional American football player who played defensive backin the NFL for five seasons for the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints Was a three-time all-Missouri Valley Conference selection as a defensive back for the Hurricane in 1967, '68 and '69. Also returned punts and handled field goal kicking and PATs his sophomore and junior seasons. Tallied a team-high eight pass breakups and was second in tackles with 72 stops as a junior in 1968. Was looked at to be Dallas Cowboys number one draft pick in 70 however Doug Underwent knee surgery in the spring before his senior season. As a senior, led Tulsa in interceptions and pass breakups with five pickoffs for 41 yards and 10 pass breakups while recording 66 tackles. Had totals of 53 points as a sophomore and 25 points his junior season on conversions and field goals, and also totaled 312 yards on 25 punt returns in those two seasons. Played in the Hula Bowl after his senior campaign.Doug was taken in the 17th round as a gamble and ended up starting the first game for the New Orleans Saints...Started 3 seasons with the Saints and was traded to Detroit.Doug Wyatt was inducted to the Tulsa HOF in 2006 for Football....He is still an avid Saints & Lions Fan. He currently resides in Tyler , Texas [1]