Doug Middleton - NFL Safety
May 08, 2022•58 min
Episode description
UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE
BIO:
Doug Middleton is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he was a First-Team All-Conference performer. After a decorated college career, Doug has enjoyed a career in the NFL for six years spending time with the Jets, Dolphins, Jaguars, Titans, Panthers, and 49ers.
As the son of a therapist, he is passionate about mental health and has spoken on behalf of the NFLPA and the state of mental health in the NFL. In his free time, he enjoys developing young men through his foundation, Dream the Impossible.
TOPICS:
- The 2022 off-season focus
- His football story and how faith is intertwined
- The choice to play at Appalachian State
- The lesson to always be prepared, and to be a team player first
- Navigating the NFL draft process, and the challenge of going undrafted
- The NFL experience so far
- How injuries took him to rock bottom
- The passion for mental health
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