The Philadelphia Eagles community lost a member of its extended family after the son of former defensive end Hugh Douglas died in a car accident early Monday evening.
Hugh Doulas was one of two Morehouse College students killed in a car crash outside of Atlanta.
According to police, the crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Linwood Avenue and Church Street.
The other passenger was Douglas’ roommate and friend, Christion Files Jr, who was also a member of the school’s graduating Class of 2025.
Morehouse College confirmed the passing of both students with a post on its social media platforms. Douglas was a Business Administration student with a concentration in Finance. He was and AltFinance fellow and Goldman Sachs fellow, an Ares Management intern, and the Treasurer & CFO of the Morehouse Business Association.
The roommates killed in the single-vehicle crash in East Point, Georgia.
His father, Hugh Douglas Sr., was one of the greatest Eagles’ defensive linemen of all-time and is currently a host on 94.1 WIP.
Morehouse College Describes Douglas As An Exceptional Student
Morehouse College, one of the top HBCUs in the country, mourned both students with a post of its Facebook page.
In the post, the institution called Douglas ‘an exceptional student who displayed immense dedication and promise’.
Here is an excerpt of the post below:
Hugh Douglas was an exceptional student who displayed immense dedication and promise in pursuing a business administration degree with a concentration in finance. He was a member of the Morehouse Business Association, an AltFinance Fellow, and a Goldman Sachs Fellow, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in his field. Over the summer, he interned at Ares Management Corporation in Los Angeles.
Christion Files Jr. was a remarkable young man who made his mark academically and in extracurricular activities. He was a business administration major with a concentration in marketing. His leadership qualities were evident through his role as the co-captain of the Morehouse Track & Field team, media chair for the Junior Class Council, and as a dedicated member of the Morehouse Business Association. Beyond these achievements, Christion was known for his photography and videography skills, which he used to create high-quality content for students, campus organizations, Morehouse Athletics, and the College’s marketing office.
Morehouse College Facebook Post
