Son of former Eagles legend Hugh Douglas died in a car accident in Atlanta
Hugh Douglas and Christian Files Jr. were set to graduate in 2025 before they were killed in a crash over the weekend. The roommates were Sophomores at Morehouse College.
His father Hugh Douglas the former Philadelphia Eagles legendary pass rusher posted this tweet about his son being a better man than him this morning.
The younger Hugh Douglas was pursuing a business administration degree with a finance concentration. He was involved in various prestigious organizations, including the Morehouse Business Association and held positions as an AltFinance Fellow and a Goldman Sachs Fellow. He also attended a summer internship at Ares Management Corporation in Los Angeles.
Christion Files Jr., a business administration major focused on marketing, also stood out academically and in extracurricular activities. He served as the co-captain of the Morehouse Track & Field team, served as the media chair for the Junior Class Council, and was a dedicated member of the Morehouse Business Association. Christion was also known for his photography and videography skills, which could be seen across many campus organizations, Morehouse Athletics and the college’s marketing office.
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