Hugh Douglas, a radio host and former Eagles star, loses his son in an automobile accident.
The fatal collision happened on Monday. The Morehouse College verified that Douglas, a student, and Christion Files Jr., his roommate and buddy, perished in the collision.
One of the two college students died in an automobile accident in Georgia was Hugh Douglas, the son of radio broadcaster and former Philadelphia Eagles great Hugh Douglas.
The fatal collision happened on Monday. The Morehouse College verified that Douglas, a student, and his buddy and roommate Christion Files Jr. perished in the collision.
According to a statement from the school, Douglas was a Goldman Sachs Fellow, an AltFinance Fellow, and a member of the Morehouse Business Association. Files Jr. majored in business administration, served as the junior class council’s media chair, co-captain of the Morehouse track and field team, and was a member of the Morehouse Business Association.
Both students were members of the class of 2025.
“During these difficult times, we must come together as a community to remember and celebrate the lives of Hugh and Christion,” a Morehouse spokesperson wrote. “They leave a legacy of excellence, passion, and dedication that will continue to inspire us all. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Hugh and Christion. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this incredibly challenging time.”
Douglas’ father, also named Hugh Douglas, was a former NFL defensive end. He began his career with the New York Jets from 1995 to 1997 before playing for the Eagles from 1998 to 2002. Douglas then joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003 before rejoining the Eagles for his final year in 2004.
Douglas was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1995, first-team All-Pro in 2000, second-team All-Pro in 2002 and a three-time Pro Bowler (2000-2002). He was also inducted in the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.