List of famous alumni from Grambling State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Grambling State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Grambling State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Grambling 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 Grambling State University.
Alumni range from Erykah Badu to Willis Reed.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Grambling State University?” and “Which celebrities are Grambling State University alumni?”1
Erykah Badu
Record producer, MusicianAge: 49
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu (), is an... more on Wikipedia2
Ernie Ladd
Wrestler, American football playerAge: Died at 69 (1938-2007)
Birthplace: Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America
Ernest Ladd (November 28, 1938 – March 10, 2007), nicknamed "the Big Cat", was an American... more on Wikipedia3
Willis Reed
Basketball Coach, Basketball playerAge: 78
Birthplace: Hico, Louisiana, United States of America
Willis Reed Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is an American retired basketball player, coach and... more on Wikipedia4
Ronnie Coleman
BodybuilderAge: 56
Birthplace: Bastrop, Louisiana, United States of America
Ronnie Dean Coleman (born May 13, 1964) is an American retired professional bodybuilder. The... more on Wikipedia
5Tina Davis
Businessperson, Talent managerAge: 52
Birthplace: Vallejo, California
Tina Davis is singer Chris Brown's manager. She is the woman that allegedly sent Chris Brown a...6
Fakhir Brown
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Fakhir Hamin Brown (born September 21, 1977) is a former American football cornerback. He was... more on Wikipedia7
Doug Williams
Coach, American football playerAge: 65
Birthplace: Zachary, Louisiana
Douglas Lee Williams (born August 9, 1955) is a former American football quarterback and... more on Wikipedia8
Tommie Agee
Baseball playerAge: Dec. at 59 (1942-2001)
Birthplace: Magnolia, Alabama
Tommie Lee Agee (August 9, 1942 – January 22, 2001) was a Major League Baseball center... more on Wikipedia9
Willie Brown
Coach, American football playerAge: 79
Birthplace: Yazoo City, Mississippi
William Ferdie Brown (born December 2, 1940) is an American football executive and former... more on Wikipedia10
Quincy Troupe
Editor, PoetAge: 81
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Quincy Thomas Troupe, Jr. (born July 22, 1939) is an American poet, editor, journalist and... more on Wikipedia11
Buck Buchanan
American football playerAge: Died at 52 (1940-1992)
Birthplace: Gainesville, Alabama
Junious "Buck" Buchanan (September 10, 1940 – July 16, 1992) was a professional American... more on Wikipedia12
Willie Davis
American football playerAge: 86
Birthplace: Lisbon, Louisiana, United States of America
Willie D. Davis (born July 24, 1934) is a former American football defensive end for the... more on Wikipedia- 13
Jason Hatcher
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Alexandria, Louisiana
Jason Dewayne Hatcher (born July 13, 1982) is a former American football defensive lineman. He... more on Wikipedia 14
Kalvin Pearson
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Town Creek, Alabama
Kalvin Pearson (born October 22, 1978) is a former American football safety. He was signed by... more on Wikipedia15
Kenneth Pettway
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Kenneth Aaron Pettway (born November 13, 1982) is a former American gridiron football player.... more on Wikipedia16
Charlie Joiner
Coach, American football playerAge: 72
Birthplace: Many, Louisiana
Charles B. Joiner Jr. (born October 14, 1947) is an American former professional football... more on Wikipedia17
Everson Walls
American football playerAge: 60
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Everson Collins Walls (born December 28, 1959) is a former American football defensive back... more on Wikipedia18
Rick Gallot
LawyerAge: 54
Richard Joseph Gallot, Jr., known as Rick Gallot (born April 1966), is the current president... more on Wikipedia19
Bettye Davis
Social WorkerAge: 82
Birthplace: Homer, United States of America, Claiborne Parish, United States, with Territories
Bettye Jean Davis (née Ivory; May 17, 1938 – December 2, 2018) was an American social worker... more on Wikipedia20
Garland Boyette
American football playerAge: 80
Birthplace: Orange, Texas
Garland Dean Boyette is a former professional linebacker in the American Football League for... more on Wikipedia21
Gary Johnson
American football playerAge: Dec. at 58 (1952-2010)
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
Gary Lynn "Big Hands" Johnson (August 31, 1952 – August 4, 2010) was an American football... more on Wikipedia22
Randy Hymes
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Galveston, Texas
Randy Hymes (born August 7, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed... more on Wikipedia23
Richard Harris
Singer-songwriter, Film ProducerAge: Died at 72 (1930-2002)
Birthplace: Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Richard St. John Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) was an Irish actor and singer. He... more on Wikipedia- 24
Henry Dyer
American football playerAge: 75
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Henry Louis Dyer (born January 28, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former American... more on Wikipedia 25
Jake Reed
American football playerAge: 53
Birthplace: Covington, Georgia
Jake Reed may refer to: Jake Reed (American football) (born 1967), American football... more on Wikipedia
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