Mental Health Speaker & Former NFL Player for the New York Jets; Founder of Dream the Impossible Foundation

Charlotte, NC, USA
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Doug Middleton Biography

Doug Middleton, from Winston-Salem, NC, is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he earned a degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration. During his time at Appalachian State, Middleton was an All-Conference and All-American safety, leading his team to its first bowl game appearance and victory in 2015.

In 2016, Middleton signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets, where he played for three seasons before spending two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His sixth season was with the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.

After losing his best friend to suicide, he founded the Dream The Impossible Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and provide support. In 2017, Middleton's foundation, Dream The Impossible, won the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Community MVP Award for Week 15.

Middleton is a passionate mental health advocate, yoga instructor, speaker, and the owner of Dream Yoga and Wellness, a luxury wellness center in Indian Land, SC, that offers yoga and mental health therapy. In 2023, he received the Young Alumni Award from Appalachian State, the highest honor for an alumnus under 40, and the Public Service Lifesaver Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/17/2025.

Doug Middleton Videos

Doug Middleton | American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Keynote Address

Doug Middleton | American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Keynote Address

Doug Middleton gives the keynote address at the 2022 AFSP National Leadership Conference in Houston, Texas. After the loss of his best friend AJ,...

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