Troy Douglas, a 27-year veteran of the collegiate coaching ranks, brings a wealth of coaching and recruiting experience to the Sam Houston program as K. C. Keeler’s new secondary coach.
Last season Dougas oversaw defensive quality control at Florida State after spending a season as defensive backs coach for Pittsburgh.
He coached in 2013 and 2014 at Iowa State where he developed three All-Big 12 performers in the secondary. In his final year at Iowa State, Douglas coached All-Big 12 performer Jacques Washington, who sparked the Cyclones' come-from-behind win at West Virginia with three takeaways (two interceptions and a fumble recovery).
For his career Douglas counts 16 pupils who went on to play in the NFL, including five players on current rosters: cornerback Tracy Porter (Oakland Raiders), cornerback Mike Jenkins (Oakland Raiders), safety Nate Allen (Philadelphia Eagles), safety Da'Norris Searcy (Buffalo Bills) and cornerback Jerome Murphy (Washington Redskins
Prior to his stint with the Cyclones, Douglas coached the defensive backs at North Carolina for three years (2009-11). The Tar Heels intercepted 38 passes over the 2009 and '10 campaigns, ranking among the nation's top 12 in that category each season
From 2006-08, Douglas worked with the defensive backs at South Florida, helping the Bulls to three bowl bids. USF corner Mike Jenkins was a first team All-American and 2008 first-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys. In 2007, USF led the country in fumble recoveries and turnovers gained, while ranking fourth in interceptions. In 2008, the Bulls ranked 10th nationally in total defense.
In 2004 and '05, Douglas coached at Indiana and worked with corner Tracy Porter, who went on to become an All-Big Ten performer and second-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints. Porter had a game-clinching 74-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Saints' 31-17 victory over Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLIV.
Douglas' additional coaching stops include South Carolina State (2003), Michigan State (2001-2002), SMU (1997-2000), UTEP (1995-1996), East Tennessee State (1992-1994) and West Chester (1989-1991). A standout collegiate player himself, Douglas was a four-year starter at wide receiver for Appalachian State, compiling 90 receptions for 1,401 yards. He earned his bachelor's degree from ASU in 1988.
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Douglas was a four-year starter at wide receiver for Appalachian State in 1983-86. His 90 career receptions for 1,401 yards rank him among the top five in school history.
Douglas and his wife Rebecca have two children, son Tanner and daughter Taryn
