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Minnesota Football: Demetrius Douglas opts out of the 2020 season

Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Demetrius Douglas announced via Twitter this afternoon that he has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. He is set to graduate this December and is reportedly ready to be done with football altogether.

don't know where i'm going, but i'm on my way! luv always pic.twitter.com/X68jZX8r64

— Demetrius Douglas (@demetriius_d) October 5, 2020

Douglas was a starter as a true freshman before missing the final nine games of the season due to injury and taking a medical redshirt. Consistent production in the passing game has eluded him for the last two seasons, recording a combined 23 receptions for 244 receiving yards and one touchdown while playing behind Tyler Johnson, Rashod Bateman, and Chris Autman-Bell.