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List of famous alumni from Jackson State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Jackson State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Jackson State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Jackson 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 Jackson State University.
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This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Jackson State University?” and “Which celebrities are Jackson State University alumni?”1
Morgan Freeman
Businessperson, Television producerAge: 83
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, film director, and film narrator.... more2
Walter Payton
American football playerAge: Died at 45 (1954-1999)
Birthplace: Columbia, Mississippi, United States of America
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back... more3
Tim Barnett
American football playerAge: 52
Birthplace: Gunnison, Mississippi
Tim Andre Barnett (born April 19, 1968 in Gunnison, Mississippi) is a former professional... more4
Bennie Thompson
PoliticianAge: 72
Birthplace: Bolton, Mississippi, United States of America
Bennie Gordon Thompson (born January 28, 1948) is an American politician serving as the U.S.... more5
Patricia Jessamy
LawyerAge: 72
Birthplace: Hollandale, Mississippi, United States of America
Patricia Coats Jessamy is a former chief prosecutor for the City of Baltimore, Maryland. She... more6
Rod Paige
PoliticianAge: 87
Birthplace: Monticello, Mississippi, United States of America
Roderick Raynor Paige (born June 17, 1933) served as the 7th United States Secretary of... more7
James Howard Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is a Civil Rights Movement figure, writer,... more8
Lindsey Hunter
Basketball playerAge: 49
Birthplace: Utica, Mississippi
Lindsey Benson Hunter Jr. (born December 3, 1970) is an American former professional... more
9Cletis Gordon
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Amite City, Louisiana
Cletis Gordon (born April 23, 1983) is a former American football cornerback in the National... more10
Rich Caster
American football playerAge: 71
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama
Richard C. Caster (born October 16, 1948) is a former American football wide receiver and... more11
Erik R. Fleming
PoliticianAge: 55
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Erik Robert Fleming (born February 2, 1965) is an American politician who was a member of the... more12
Cassandra Wilson
Arranger, Record producerAge: 64
Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter,... more13
Oil Can Boyd
Baseball playerAge: 60
Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi
Dennis Ray "Oil Can" Boyd (born October 6, 1959) is a former starting pitcher in Major League... more14
Coy Bacon
American football playerAge: Died at 66 (1942-2008)
Birthplace: Cadiz, Kentucky
Lander McCoy Bacon (August 30, 1942 – December 22, 2008) was a professional American football... more15
Jimmy Smith
American football playerAge: 46
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Jimmy Lee Smith Jr. (born February 9, 1969) is a former American football wide receiver in the... more- 16
Bobby Curtis
American football playerAge: 55
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia
Robert Waymon Curtis (born October 23, 1964 in Macon, Georgia) is a former American football... more 17
Tonea Stewart
Educator, ActorAge: 73
Birthplace: Greenwood, Mississippi, United States of America
Tonea Stewart (born February 3, 1947), also Tommie Stewart, is an American actress and... more18
John Outlaw
American football playerAge: Died at 66 (1945-2011)
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi
John L. Outlaw (born January 8, 1945) is a former American football defensive back in the... more19
Rashard Anderson
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Forest, Mississippi
Rashard Anderson (born June 14, 1977) is a former American football cornerback in the NFL who... more- 20
David Windham
American football playerAge: 59
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama
David Rogers Windham (born March 14, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama) is a former American football... more 21
Lem Barney
American football playerAge: 75
Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi
Lemuel Joseph Barney (born September 8, 1945) is a former American football player. A native... more- 22
Eddie Payton
Coach, American football playerAge: 69
Birthplace: Columbia, Mississippi
Edward Charles Payton Jr. (born August 3, 1951 in Columbia, Mississippi) is a former American... more 23
Leon Gray
American football playerAge: Died at 50 (1951-2001)
Birthplace: Olive Branch, Mississippi
Leon Gray (November 15, 1951 – November 11, 2001) was an American football tackle in the... more24
Ricky Patton
American football playerAge: 66
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
Ricky Patton (born April 6, 1954) is a former professional American football player who played... more- 25
Leon Seals
American football playerAge: 56
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Leon Seals, Jr. (born January 30, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American... more
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