Early Doucet
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | 12 | 28 | 53 | 207 | 0 | 81 | 11 | 0 | 22 |
| 2011 | ARI | 16 | 54 | 98 | 689 | 5 | 323 | 35 | 0 | 99 |
| 2010 | ARI | 10 | 26 | 59 | 291 | 1 | 80 | 10 | 0 | 36 |
| 2009 | ARI | 9 | 17 | 24 | 214 | 1 | 107 | 12 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | ARI | 5 | 14 | 14 | 90 | 0 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Career Summary
Early Doucet was an LSU wide receiver who played five NFL seasons with Arizona.
Doucet starred at wide receiver for LSU before Arizona selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft.
He appeared in 54 NFL games for the Cardinals from 2008 through 2012.
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Early Life
Doucet was born in New Iberia and grew up in St. Martinville, Louisiana.
LSU lists Doucet as born in New Iberia, Louisiana, and identifies St. Martinville as his hometown.
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High School
Doucet was a versatile standout at St. Martinville High School.
Doucet played quarterback, wide receiver, running back and return man at St. Martinville High School. LSU records that he finished with 7,104 all-purpose yards and 79 touchdowns.
He was a first-team 4A all-state selection and played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
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College Career
Doucet finished among LSU's career receiving leaders with 160 catches, 1,943 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Doucet played 47 games for LSU, starting 24, and caught 160 passes for 1,943 yards and 20 touchdowns. LSU lists him third in school history in receiving touchdowns and fourth in receptions.
In 2007, he led the national champion Tigers with 57 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Arizona selected Doucet in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Cardinals selected Doucet with the 81st overall pick in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Doucet recorded 139 receptions, 1,491 yards and seven touchdowns in 54 NFL games.
Doucet appeared in 54 regular-season games for Arizona and caught 139 passes for 1,491 yards and seven touchdowns.
His best NFL season came in 2011, when he had 54 catches for 689 yards and five touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Doucet was a key receiver on LSU's national championship team and ranks among the program's receiving leaders.
Doucet led LSU in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns during the 2007 national championship season.
His 20 career receiving touchdowns rank third in LSU history.
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Playing Style
Doucet brought versatility from his high school and college career to a receiving role in the NFL.
At LSU, Doucet contributed as a receiver, runner and return specialist. In 2006 he produced 772 receiving yards, 59 rushing yards and 202 kickoff-return yards.
Arizona's draft coverage described him as a receiver who was not primarily a deep-speed target.
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Legacy
Doucet remains one of LSU's most productive receivers.
LSU lists Doucet among its career leaders in receiving touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards. His fourth-and-10 touchdown catch against Arizona State in 2005 is described by LSU as one of the program's greatest catches.
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22006, 00-0026221, 1985-10-28, Early Doucet, Early, Doucet
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