When watching the New England Patriots, there's a chance you'll see Drake Maye take a deep shot to a wide receiver named "Pop" Douglas.
Douglas has been in the league for three years now after getting drafted by New England in the 2023 NFL Draft.
While Douglas has never been the WR1 of the Patriots' offense, his big-play ability stands out whenever he touches the football.
AllSportsPeople has everything you need to know about Douglas' real name and where his nickname came from.
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What is Pop Douglas real name?
Pop's real name is DeMario, but his nickname began long before his days in the NFL.
Douglas spent four years at Liberty, accumulating 2,302 scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns. In 2021, he had his first on-field action and made the most of it by leading the Flames in receptions and receiving yards.
In "Pop"’s last year at Liberty, he was just 7 yards short of exceeding 1,000 receiving yards for the season.
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Pop Douglas nickname meaning
Douglas is better known as "Pop." While the nickname suits his agility on the field, it originates from family roots.
His grandfather, who was called 'Poppa,' passed away on Douglas's first birthday. The wide receiver was often called 'Poppa' by his family, a nickname that soon shortened to 'Pop.'
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