Reed Doughty
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Career Summary
Reed Doughty is a former NFL safety from Greeley, Colorado, who played at Northern Colorado and spent his entire eight-season NFL career with Washington.
Reed Doughty is a former NFL safety from Greeley, Colorado, who played at Northern Colorado and spent his entire eight-season NFL career with Washington.
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Early Life
Doughty is from Greeley, Colorado. He attended Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, Colorado before enrolling at Northern Colorado.
Doughty is from Greeley, Colorado. He attended Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, Colorado before enrolling at Northern Colorado.
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High School
At Roosevelt High School, Doughty was a consensus first-team all-state selection, as recognized by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post.
At Roosevelt High School, Doughty was a consensus first-team all-state selection, as recognized by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post.
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College Career
Doughty started 46 of 47 possible games for Northern Colorado and finished with 466 tackles and 14 interceptions. In 2005, he led I-AA with 159 tackles, and he earned three Academic All-America honors while completing an exercise science degree with a 4.0 GPA.
Doughty started 46 of 47 possible games for Northern Colorado and finished with 466 tackles and 14 interceptions. In 2005, he led I-AA with 159 tackles, and he earned three Academic All-America honors while completing an exercise science degree with a 4.0 GPA.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Doughty in the sixth round, 173rd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Northern Colorado.
Washington selected Doughty in the sixth round, 173rd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Northern Colorado.
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NFL Career
Doughty played for Washington from 2006 through 2013. NFL statistics list 107 games and 54 starts across his eight seasons with the franchise.
Doughty played for Washington from 2006 through 2013. NFL statistics list 107 games and 54 starts across his eight seasons with the franchise.
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Career Accomplishments
Doughty earned consensus All-America recognition in 2005 and entered Northern Colorado’s Hall of Fame in 2011. His 466 college tackles rank third in school history, and his 14 interceptions are tied for fifth.
Doughty earned consensus All-America recognition in 2005 and entered Northern Colorado’s Hall of Fame in 2011. His 466 college tackles rank third in school history, and his 14 interceptions are tied for fifth.
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Playing Style
Washington described Doughty as a versatile coverage safety suited to an aggressive defense and special teams. His Northern Colorado production reflected an active defensive back with tackling, interception and turnover-making range.
Washington described Doughty as a versatile coverage safety suited to an aggressive defense and special teams. His Northern Colorado production reflected an active defensive back with tackling, interception and turnover-making range.
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Legacy
Doughty combined high-level academic work with a durable football career, becoming Northern Colorado’s first three-time Academic All-American and later playing 107 NFL games for Washington.
Doughty combined high-level academic work with a durable football career, becoming Northern Colorado’s first three-time Academic All-American and later playing 107 NFL games for Washington.
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Post-Career
Northern Colorado reported in 2018 that Doughty became Director of Athletics at Cornerstone Christian after his NFL career.
Northern Colorado reported in 2018 that Doughty became Director of Athletics at Cornerstone Christian after his NFL career.
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