List of Georgia Southern University alumni

This list of Georgia Southern University alumni includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, Georgia Normal School, South Georgia Teacher's College, Georgia Southern College, and/or Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University is a four-year, state-supported, university located in Statesboro, Georgia.

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Business

Name Class year Notability References Daniel Cathy President, Chick-Fil-A [1] Thomas Bryant former CEO of TempurPedic Jerry Franklin President and CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting Hala Moddelmog CEO of Arby's

Government and public service

Name Class year Notability References Casey Cagle attended, but did not graduate Lt. Governor, Georgia [2] James W. Kennedy Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center [3] Charlie Norwood former US Congressman [4] Robert A. Biggs Executive Vice President, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity [5] Lea Foster vice president for communications at the National Association of Manufacturers and former Chief Spokesperson for Vice President Dick Cheney [6]

Former US Congressman Charlie Norwood

Kenneth Boose Sr., Chief Deputy Coroner (Richmond County, Ga.)

Entertainment

Musicians

Name Class year Notability References Luke Bryan country music singer Elizabeth Cook country music singer Ben Hayslip songwriter; 2011 and 2012 ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year Tony Arata Grammy-nominated songwriter Cole Swindell country music singer Dallas Davidson country music singer

Singer Luke Bryan

Film, television and radio

Name Class year Notability References James Kicklighter 2010 writer, director Rusty Joiner actor/model Mark Collier actor Patrika Darbo actress Ace Amerson The Real World: Paris cast member James Rhine Big Brother 6 (U.S.) and Big Brother All-Stars cast member Mychael Knight Project Runway Season 3 cast member

Actress Patrika Darbo at the 16th Annual MovieGuide Faith and Values Awards Gala

Sports

Name Class year Notability References Buddy Alexander 1975 former golfer; head coach of Florida Gators men's golf team; teams have won two NCAA championships, and eight SEC championships; three-time national coach of the year [7] Rob Bironas attended, but did not graduate Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl kicker; holder of several NFL records, most notably, most field goals in a game (8) [8] Michael Curry former head coach of the Detroit Pistons of the NBA; former NBA player; former President, NBA Players Association [9] Jayson Foster Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Walter Payton Award winner [10] Todd Greene former MLB catcher [11] Tracy Ham College Football Hall of Famer, 1995 CFL Most Outstanding Player [12] Joey Hamilton former MLB pitcher 1994-2003 [13] Earthwind Moreland former NFL cornerback [14] Adrian Peterson Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton Award winner [15] Aron Price PGA Tour golfer [16] Jodie Mudd PGA Tour golfer [17] Gene Sauers PGA Tour golfer; 2011 Inductee to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame [18] Everett Teaford pitcher for the Kansas City Royals [19] Jeff Sanders former NBA first round draft pick [20] Fred Stokes former NFL defensive end, Super Bowl XXVI champion [21] Blake Adams PGA Tour golfer [22] Kiwaukee Thomas former NFL defensive back [23] Jon Cox professional soccer player with the Atlanta Silverbacks [24] John Tudor former MLB pitcher [25] J. J. Wilcox Dallas Cowboys safety, second round draft pick 2013 [26] Jerick McKinnon Minnesota Vikings running back, third round draft pick 2014 [27]

Jayson Foster at Georgia Southern Fan Day

Scientist and researchers

Name Class year Notability References Lee R. Berger explorer

Lee R. Berger

References

1. "The Presidents' Forum". The Entrepreneurship Institute. 1998-06-23. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
2. "Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle". Georgia Gov. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
3. "James W. Kennedy Director John F. Kennedy Space Center". NASA. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
4. "NORWOOD, Charles W., Jr., (1941 - 2007)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
5. "Robert A. Biggs, Executive Vice President". Phi Delta Theta. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
6. "Lea Anne Foster". National Association of Manufacturers. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
7. "BUDDY ALEXANDER". University Athletic Assoc., Inc. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
8. "Rob Bironas". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
9. "Michael Curry (Mike)". databaseBasketball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
10. "Jayson Foster: Profile". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
11. "Todd Greene Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
12. "Tracy Ham Jr. Bio". Georgian Southern Basketball. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
13. "Joey Hamilton Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
14. "Earthwind Moreland". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
15. "Adrian N. Peterson, rb". Total Football Stats. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
16. "Aron Price". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
17. "Jodie Mudd". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
18. "Gene sauers". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
19. "Everett Teaford Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
20. "Jeff Sanders". databaseBasketball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
21. "Fred Stokes". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
22. "Blake Adams". NBS Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
23. "Kiwaukee Thomas". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
24. "Jon Cox Signs With Atlanta Silverbacks". Georgia Southern. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
25. "John Tudor Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
26. "J.J. Wilcox". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
27. "Jerick McKinnon". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.