Dou Innocent

Doudow Innocent (born July 9, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for one season with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Early life Doudow Innocent was born on July 9, 1972, in Pompano Beach, Florida. He was given the name Doudow by his father and it was later shortened to Dou by an elementary school teacher. He attended Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. Despite being a running back, he was named to the 1990 Parade All-American team as a wide receiver.

College career Innocent was a member of the Ole Miss Rebels of the University of Mississippi from 1991 to 1995. Innocent rushed 67 times for 327 yards and one touchdown as a freshman in 1991 while also catching four passes for 12 yards. In 1992, he recorded 53 carries for 217 yards and one touchdown, and two catches for 69 yards. He also set school records for most career carries with 494 and consecutive games with 100 rushing yards with eight. After going undrafted, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks on June 3. He was released on August 20 and signed to the practice squad on August 26. He was released by the Seahawks on August 19, 1997.