Deondre Douglas becomes go-to receiver for Troy

Troy University“I worked a lot on one, conditioning, and two, the way I breathe – like when I’m supposed to catch my breath and when I’m supposed to drive and do what I need to,” Douglas said of his offseason work.

Last year, Douglas managed 21 catches for 172 yards and no scores as a true freshman out of Bob Jones High in Madison. In two games this season, Douglas has registered a whopping 18 catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns – both against then-No. 2 Clemson.

Douglas, a late signee last summer, said he allowed the stress of adjusting to FBS football hinder his breathing, and subsequently, his performance.

“I was really tense,” he said. “When you’re tense and you’re running, normally…