Hugh Douglas was drafted No. 16 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Central State. 138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value

1995 NFL Draft · Rd 1 · #16 overall

Hugh Douglas Central State Draft

Hugh Douglas was drafted No. 16 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Central State. 138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value

1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#16
Round
1
Draft class
1995
NFL games
138
Years as starter
7
Career AV
682nd at Central State
Pro Bowls
3
All-Pro
1

The pick

How Hugh Douglas came off the board in 1995.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 1 · #16 overall · AFC East

Full 1995 draft class (249 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value

Games played
138
Seasons as a starter
7
Career approximate value
682nd among Central State picks
AV with the drafting club
1218% of career value
Final season
20049 years after the draft
Accolades
1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl

Around pick 16

Who came off the board on either side of Hugh Douglas.

Other DE picks from Central State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Hugh Douglas in the 1995 NFL Draft

Hugh Douglas is a Defensive end out of Central State selected No. 16 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Central State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1990.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Hugh Douglas drafted?

Hugh Douglas was selected No. 16 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/hugh-douglas.

What college did Hugh Douglas play for?

Hugh Douglas played college football at Central State in the SIAC. See every Central State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-state-marauders.

How did Hugh Douglas's NFL career turn out?

138 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/hugh-douglas.