Doug Wyatt

Who is Doug Wyatt?

Doug Wyatt is a former professional American football player who played defensive back in the National Football League for five seasons for the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. Wyatt 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 the 1970 draft to play strong safety, however Doug underwent knee surgery in the spring before his senior season after an injury on the practice field. As a senior, Wyatt came back to lead 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.