ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Appalachian State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Appalachian State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Appalachian State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Appalachian State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Appalachian State University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Appalachian State University.
List below includes Franklin Graham, Eric Church and more graduates.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Appalachian State University?” and “Which celebrities are Appalachian State University alumni?”1
Franklin Graham
Evangelist, AuthorAge: 68
Birthplace: USA, Asheville, North Carolina
William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is a Christian evangelist and missionary, and... more2
Steven M. Greer
Ufologist, PhysicianAge: 65
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina
Steven Macon Greer (June 28, 1955) is an American ufologist and retired traumatologist who... more3
Daniel Wilcox
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Daniel Wilcox (born March 23, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football tight... more4
Stephen J. Dubner
Journalist, AuthorAge: 57
Birthplace: Duanesburg, New York, United States of America
Stephen J. Dubner (born August 26, 1963) is an award-winning author, journalist, and podcast... more
5Marshall A. Croom
Certified Public AccountantMarshall Croom was named senior vice president of merchandising and store support of Lowe's in... more6
Caitlin Upton
Fashion Model, ModelAge: 31
Birthplace: Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Lauren Caitlin Upton McNeil (born March 27, 1989), also credited as Caite Upton, is an... more7
Jason Hunter
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina
Jason Terrell Hunter (born August 28, 1983) is an American football defensive end who is... more8
Linda Morrison Combs (born 1946) is a former U.S. federal government official. She was the... more9
Eric Church
Guitarist, MusicianAge: 43
Birthplace: Granite Falls, North Carolina
Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has... more10
Armanti Edwards
Athlete, American football playerAge: 32
Birthplace: Greenwood, South Carolina
Armanti Fredrico Edwards, Sr. (born March 8, 1988) is an American gridiron football wide... more11
Marques Murrell
American football playerAge: 35
Birthplace: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Marques Allen Murrell (born March 20, 1985) is a former American football linebacker. He was... more12
Charles Frazier
Novelist, AuthorAge: 69
Birthplace: Asheville, North Carolina
Charles Frazier (born November 4, 1950) is an American novelist. He won the 1997 National Book... more13
Howard Coble
Politician, LawyerAge: 89
Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
John Howard Coble (March 18, 1931 – November 3, 2015) was a U.S. Representative for North... more- 14
Mike Frier
American football playerAge: 51
Birthplace: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Michael Anthony Frier (born March 20, 1969 - December 31, 2015) was a former American football... more 15
Björn Nittmo
American football playerAge: 54
Birthplace: Lomma, Sweden
Björn Arne Nittmo (born July 26, 1966, in Lomma, Sweden) is a retired American football... more- 16
John Hollar
American football playerAge: Dec. at 75 (1922-1997)
Birthplace: Boone, North Carolina
John Henry Hollar (August 7, 1922 – April 9, 1997) was an American football fullback in the... more - 17
John Settle
Coach, American football playerAge: 55
Birthplace: Reidsville, North Carolina
John R. Settle (born June 2, 1965 in Reidsville, North Carolina), is currently the running... more - 18
Kevin Richardson
American football playerAge: 34
Birthplace: Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Kevin Lamont Richardson (born May 15, 1986) is an American former starting running back for... more 19
Larry Hand
American football playerAge: 80
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey
Lawrence Thomas Hand (born July 10, 1940) is a former American football player. He played 13... more- 20
Mark Royals
American football playerAge: 55
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia
Mark Alan Royals (born June 22, 1965) is a former American football punter in the National... more - 21
Matt Stevens
American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Northville, Michigan
Matthew Brian Stevens (born June 14, 1973) is a former American football safety in the... more 22
William White Hartzog (born September 21, 1941) is a retired United States Army General whose... more23
Alvin Gentry
CoachAge: 65
Birthplace: Shelby, North Carolina
Alvin Harris Gentry (born November 5, 1954) is an American basketball coach who is head coach... more24
Dexter Coakley
American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
William Dexter Coakley (born October 20, 1972) is a former American football linebacker who... more25
Dino Hackett
American football playerAge: 56
Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina
Barry Dean "Dino" Hackett (born June 28, 1964) is a former American football linebacker in the... more
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