Romeo Doubs: A Comprehensive Look at His College Career at Nevada
Romeo Izziyh Doubs, born on April 13, 2000, is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). Before making his mark in the NFL, Doubs had a remarkable college career at the University of Nevada, Reno. This article delves into his college statistics, achievements, and the journey that led him to professional football.
Early Years and High School Career
Doubs attended Jefferson High School in Los Angeles, where he showcased his versatility by playing quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. As a senior, he rushed for an impressive 1,757 yards and 28 touchdowns while also catching 13 passes for 354 yards and five touchdowns. Despite his all-around talent, Doubs was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.
College Career at Nevada
Doubs played college football at the University of Nevada, Reno, for four seasons under head coach Jay Norvell. His career with the Nevada Wolf Pack was marked by consistent improvement and outstanding performances.
2018: Freshman Season
As a true freshman in 2018, Doubs made an immediate impact, recording 43 pass receptions for 562 yards and two touchdowns. He also showcased his special teams abilities by returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown in his first game against Portland State. He got better as the season progressed, posting back-to-back 100-yard games in his 10th and 11th games in 2018. His only two touchdowns that season came against Colorado State on Nov.
2019: Sophomore Season
In his sophomore season, Doubs played in ten games, tallying 649 yards on 44 receptions for four touchdowns. His performance earned him the title of Nevada's team MVP. Doubs doubled his touchdown total in 2019 while also increasing his receiving yards to 649.
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2020: Junior Season
The 2020 season, heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Doubs achieve his first 1,000-yard season. He led the Mountain West in receiving yards (1,002) and tied for the conference lead in touchdown catches (nine) with teammate Cole Turner. Doubs posted five 100-yard receiving games, including one 200-yard performance. He finished the year with 58 receptions, averaging 17.3 yards per catch and 111.3 yards per game.
Some notable games from the 2020 season include:
- Wyoming (Oct. 24): 12 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
- UNLV (Oct. 31): A career-high 219 yards on seven catches with a touchdown.
- Utah State (Nov. 5): Seven catches for 137 yards and three touchdowns.
- New Mexico (Nov. 14): Five catches for 172 yards and three touchdowns.
- San Diego State (Nov. 21): Five catches for 133 yards and a touchdown.
- Fresno State (Dec. 5): Seven catches for 97 yards.
- San Jose State (Dec. 12): Nine catches for 75 yards.
He was named to the First team All-Mountain West Conference after leading the conference in receiving yards. If you stretch those numbers out over a 14-game season, Doubs was on pace for 90 receptions for 1,559 yards and 17 touchdowns.
2021: Senior Season
Doubs' final season at Nevada was his best. He recorded career highs in receptions (80), yards (1,109), and touchdowns (11). He was named to the All-Mountain West First Team for the second consecutive season and was a candidate for the Biletnikoff Award.
Key statistics from his senior year include:
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- Tied for first in the Mountain West Conference in receiving touchdowns (11).
- Second in the conference in receiving yards per game (100.8).
- Fourth in the conference in total receiving yards (1,109).
- Third in the conference in receptions per game (7.3).
- Third in the conference in total receptions (80).
Doubs recorded his second 1,000-plus receiving yard season, making him one of the few Nevada players to achieve this milestone more than once. He finished his career with 3,322 receiving yards, ranking fourth all-time at Nevada, and 26 career touchdown catches, tying him for fifth all-time in Nevada receiving history.
In a game against Fresno State, Doubs caught 19 passes, tying a single-game program record set by Nate Burleson in 2002. He also recorded 203 receiving yards in that game, his second-highest career total. Over a 14-game season, Doubs was on pace for 102 receptions for 1,411 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Doubs was invited to the Reese's Senior Bowl, joining teammates Cole Turner and Carson Strong, marking the first time in program history that Nevada had three players invited to the event. Doubs would forgo playing in the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl and declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
College Statistics Overview
Across his four years at Nevada, Doubs played in 43 games, accumulating the following statistics:
- Receptions: 225
- Receiving Yards: 3,322
- Touchdowns: 26
NFL Draft and Green Bay Packers
Doubs was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round, 132nd overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. He joined a young receiving corps in Green Bay and signed a rookie contract through 2025 worth up to $4.3 million, with $683,916 guaranteed.
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