Rasul Douglas is an American football cornerback in the NFL. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017, he played college football at West Virginia. Douglas has also played for the Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers, showcasing his journeyman career within the league.
Rasul Douglas was born on August 29, 1994. He would go on to play cornerback in the NFL.
Rasul Douglas began his college football career in 2012 at Nassau Community College where he redshirted his first year.
Over the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Douglas recorded 83 tackles and five interceptions at Nassau Community College.
Over the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Douglas recorded 83 tackles and five interceptions at Nassau Community College.
In 2015, Rasul Douglas transferred to West Virginia University to continue his college football career.
In 2016, Douglas earned first-team All-Big 12 Conference honors for his performance at West Virginia, where he tied for the national lead with eight interceptions.
On March 31, 2017, Rasul Douglas participated in West Virginia University's pro day, showcasing his skills to NFL scouts.
Rasul Douglas made his NFL debut on September 17, 2017, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2017, Rasul Douglas was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Rasul Douglas was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round as the 99th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
On October 2, 2018, Rasul Douglas and his girlfriend, Ny-Asia Franklin, welcomed their first child, Jeremiah Lusar Douglas.
Rasul Douglas was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts.
On September 6, 2020, the Carolina Panthers claimed Rasul Douglas off waivers after his release from the Eagles.
Rasul Douglas signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on April 19, 2021.
The Las Vegas Raiders released Rasul Douglas on August 23, 2021.
The Houston Texans signed Rasul Douglas on August 25, 2021.
Rasul Douglas was released by the Houston Texans on August 31, 2021.
Rasul Douglas signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on September 3, 2021.
The Green Bay Packers signed Rasul Douglas from the Cardinals' practice squad on October 6, 2021.
On October 28, 2021, Rasul Douglas secured a 24-21 victory for the Packers with a game-sealing interception against his former team, the Arizona Cardinals.
Rasul Douglas scored his first career defensive touchdown on November 28, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams, earning him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Rasul Douglas scored his second interception return for a touchdown on December 12, 2021, in a game against the Chicago Bears.
Rasul Douglas signed a three-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers worth $21 million on March 19, 2022.
On October 31, 2023, the Green Bay Packers traded Rasul Douglas to the Buffalo Bills.
On November 19, 2023, Rasul Douglas had two interceptions and one fumble recovery in a game against the New York Jets.
In 2024, the Green Bay Packers used the draft pick they received from trading Rasul Douglas to select Ty'Ron Hopper.