1974 Class A First Team Class A All-State Linebacker
1974 All County Football Team
1975 Class A First Team All-State Linebacker
1975 All County Football Team
1975 All-Area 12 Linebacker
1975-76 Class A Second Team All-State Basketball
Livingston University 1977 Spring Game Defensive MVP
1976 Livingston University 4 Year Football Letterman

Doug Palmer was, quite literally, the big man on campus at Cedar Bluff High School. At 6’4” and a solid 220 pounds Palmer played fullback and linebacker for Tiger head coach Jerry Benefield. As a three year starter, Palmer garnered first team Class 1A all-state accolades in 1974 and 1975 at linebacker. In addition to being the Tigers’ total defensive leader during his senior season, Palmer was also the leading receiver on offense. A force on the basketball court as well, Palmer earned all-state status by acquiring a second team selection. As a well-rounded student, Palmer served his Cedar Bluff classmates as S.G.A. representative. Palmer’s work ethic, leadership skills and athletic ability resulted in a full scholarship to Livingston University, now the University of West Alabama. Palmer lettered his freshman year at defensive tackle. Following the spring game, Palmer made the move to the offensive line. A force on offense and defense Palmer lettered three more years at Livingston. A bonafide NFL prospect Palmer suffered a knee injury his senior season. Palmer was invited to the Dallas Cowboys rookie camp in 1979 and participated in the 1980 NFL Free Agent Camp. Palmer remains a “big man” in Cedar Bluff sharing his wealth of knowledge as a volunteer basketball and football coach.