Doug DuBose

College career DuBose played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He rushed three times for four yards in 1982. He was listed as the team's No. 3 tailback during the 1983 preseason. DuBose ended up redshirting the 1983 season while Nebraska's No. 1 running back, Mike Rozier, won the Heisman Trophy. His 1,040 rushing yards were the most in the Big Eight that season. Going into his senior year, DuBose was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate. However, he had knee surgery in spring 1986 and missed the entire 1986 season. DuBose majored in public relations at Nebraska. He received $19,700 from agents during his college career, which was against NCAA rules.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers DuBose attended the 1987 NFL Scouting Combine but did not run the 40-yard dash due to his knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on September 8 with a shoulder injury and activated on October 12, 1987.

DuBose was waived by the 49ers on May 2, 1989. His knee was surgically repaired on August 16, 1989. DuBose was banned from the NFL for one year after testing positive for cocaine for the third time.

DuBose signed with the 49ers on April 25, 1991. He was released on May 31, 1991, with a 49ers representative stating "Doug's been out of football almost three years and we wanted to give the younger players some playing time at training camp."

Later life DuBose has two children.