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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.[1]

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Entertainment

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Film, television and radio

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Name Class year Notability References
Patrika Darbo actress
Druski comedian, actor, and influencer
Walton Goggins actor
James Kicklighter 2010 film director [2]
Mychael Knight Project Runway Season 3 cast member
Director James Kicklighter

Music

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Name Class year Notability References
Tony Arata Grammy-nominated songwriter
Luke Bryan 1999 country music singer
Elizabeth Cook country music singer
Dallas Davidson country music singer
Travis Greene 2007 gospel music singer
Ben Hayslip 1994 Grammy-nominated songwriter; 2011 and 2012 ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year
Cole Swindell 2007 country music singer
Singer Luke Bryan

Sports

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Name Class year Notability References
Tyler Bass kicker for the Buffalo Bills
Jon Cox professional soccer player with the Atlanta Silverbacks [3]
Michael Curry former head coach of the Detroit Pistons of the NBA; former NBA player; former president of NBA Players Association [4]
Ukeme Eligwe Kansas City Chiefs
Jayson Foster 2007 Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Walter Payton Award winner [5]
Todd Greene former MLB catcher [6]
Tracy Ham College Football Hall of Famer, 1995 CFL Most Outstanding Player [7]
Joey Hamilton former MLB pitcher 1994-2003 [8]
Younghoe Koo 2016 kicker for the Atlanta Falcons
Jerick McKinnon Kansas City Chiefs running back, third round draft pick 2014 by the Minnesota Vikings [9]
Earthwind Moreland former NFL cornerback [10]
Jodie Mudd PGA Tour golfer [11]
Adrian Peterson Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton Award winner [12]
Aron Price PGA Tour golfer [13]
Jeff Sanders former NBA first round draft pick [14]
Gene Sauers PGA Tour golfer; 2011 inductee to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame [15]
Fred Stokes former NFL defensive end, Super Bowl XXVI champion [16]
Everett Teaford pitcher for the Kansas City Royals [17]
Kiwaukee Thomas former NFL defensive back [18]
John Tudor former MLB pitcher [19]
J. J. Wilcox Dallas Cowboys safety, second round draft pick 2013 [20]
Jayson Foster at Georgia Southern Fan Day

Business

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Name Class year Notability References
Daniel Cathy 1975 president, Chick-Fil-A [21]
Hala Moddelmog CEO of Arby's

Government and public service

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Name Class year Notability References
Michael P. Boggs 1985 Associate Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
Casey Cagle attended, but did not graduate lt. governor, Georgia [22]
Jack Hill member of Georgia State Senate (1991–2020) [23]
Bill Hitchens member of Georgia House of Representatives (2012–present) [24]
Van R. Johnson mayor of Savannah, Georgia
Charlie Norwood U.S. congressman (1995–2007) [25]
Leslie C. Smith 1985 66th Inspector General of the US Army
Former US Congressman Charlie Norwood

Scientists and researchers

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Name Class year Notability References
Lee R. Berger explorer
Lee R. Berger

References

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  1. ^ "31 Notable Alumni of Georgia Southern University". 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/videos/946/
  3. ^ "Jon Cox Signs With Atlanta Silverbacks". Georgia Southern. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  4. ^ "Michael Curry (Mike)". databaseBasketball.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  5. ^ "Jayson Foster: Profile". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  6. ^ "Todd Greene Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  7. ^ "Tracy Ham Jr. Bio". Georgian Southern Basketball. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  8. ^ "Joey Hamilton Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  9. ^ "Jerick McKinnon". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  10. ^ "Earthwind Moreland". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  11. ^ "Jodie Mudd". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  12. ^ "Adrian N. Peterson, rb". Total Football Stats. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  13. ^ "Aron Price". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  14. ^ "Jeff Sanders". databaseBasketball.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  15. ^ "Gene Sauers". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  16. ^ "Fred Stokes". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  17. ^ "Everett Teaford Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  18. ^ "Kiwaukee Thomas". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  19. ^ "John Tudor Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  20. ^ "J.J. Wilcox". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  21. ^ "The Presidents' Forum". The Entrepreneurship Institute. 1998-06-23. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
  22. ^ "Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle". Georgia Gov. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  23. ^ "Senator Jack Hill" (PDF). Georgia State Senate. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  24. ^ "Bill Hitchens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  25. ^ "NORWOOD, Charles W., Jr., (1941 - 2007)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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