100 Notable alumni of
Clemson University
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Clemson University is 262nd in the world, 112th in North America, and 105th in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 100 notable alumni from Clemson University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Dolph Lundgren
- Occupations
- bodybuilderengineerjudokamodelchemist
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Hans "Dolph" Lundgren is a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. He gained recognition for portraying the Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in his breakthrough role in Rocky IV (1985), a role he reprised in Creed II (2018).
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Nikki Haley
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 1994 graduated with Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance
- Occupations
- writerbusinesspersondiplomatpolitician
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Nimarata Nikki Randhawa Haley is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from January 2017 to December 2018. A Republican, Haley is the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. She came in second in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries after Donald Trump.
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Deshaun Watson
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Studied in 2014-2017
- Occupations
- American football player
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Derrick Deshaun Watson is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, leading the team to a national championship in 2016. Watson was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.
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Strom Thurmond
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 1923 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- lawyerteacherjudgepolitician
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James Strom Thurmond Sr. was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1954 to 2003. Before his 47 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951. Thurmond was officially a member of the Democratic Party in the Senate until 1964, when he joined the Republican Party. He had earlier run for president in 1948 as the Dixiecrat candidate in opposition to Democratic president Harry S. Truman, receiving over a million votes and winning four states.
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John Edwards
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- writerpodcasterlawyerpolitician
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Johnny Reid Edwards is an American lawyer and former politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from 1999 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the party's vice presidential nominee under Senator John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. He also was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008.
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DeAndre Hopkins
- Occupations
- American football player
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DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins, nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", is an American professional football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bowler and has been named to five All-Pro teams.
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Trevor Lawrence
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Studied in 2018
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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William Trevor Lawrence is an American professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Considered among the highest-touted college football prospects, he won the 2019 National Championship Game as a freshman with the Clemson Tigers and set the school's record for quarterback wins. Lawrence was selected first overall by the Jaguars in the 2021 NFL draft. In his second season, Lawrence led the Jaguars to their first division title since 2017 and earned Pro Bowl honors. He led the team to another division title in 2025.
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Jo Jorgensen
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 2002 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in industrial and organizational psychology
- Occupations
- university teacherbusiness executivepolitician
- Biography
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Jo Jorgensen is an American libertarian political activist and academic. Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2020 election, in which she finished third in the popular vote with about 1.9 million votes, 1.2% of the national total. She was previously the party's nominee for vice president in the 1996 election, as Harry Browne's running mate. She is a full-time lecturer of psychology at Clemson University.
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Horace Grant
- Occupations
- basketball player
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Horace Junior Grant Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who is a special advisor to Michael Reinsdorf, the president and chief operating officer of the Chicago Bulls. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers before playing professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he became a four-time champion, winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls and one championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Horace is the twin brother of former NBA player Harvey Grant. Horace made an NBA All-Star Game in 1994.
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Krystal Ball
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- columnistcertified public accountantbusinesspersonpunditpolitician
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Krystal Marie Ball is an American political commentator and media host. She was previously a political candidate, as well as co-host on the MSNBC show The Cycle, a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, and a co-host of The Hill's Rising along with Saagar Enjeti. In May 2021, Ball and Enjeti announced that they were leaving the show in order to launch their own independent project titled Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar. Ball is a co-host with her husband Kyle Kulinski on the podcast Krystal Kyle & Friends.
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Jaw Shaw-kong
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- television presenterpoliticianpunditmedia proprietorradio personality
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Jaw Shaw-kong is a Taiwanese politician, media personality and entrepreneur.
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Brian Dawkins
- Occupations
- association football playerAmerican football player
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Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr., nicknamed "Weapon X", is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. In his last three seasons, he played for the Denver Broncos.
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Rob Huebel
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- screenwritertelevision actortelevision produceractorfilm actor
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Robert Anderson Huebel is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his sketch comedy work on the MTV series Human Giant and for his role of Dr. Owen Maestro on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. He also appeared as Russell on the FX/FXX series The League and as Len Novak on the Amazon Prime Video series Transparent. In December 2022, Entertainment Weekly called Huebel "the premier d-bag character actor of his generation".
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Larry Nance
- Occupations
- basketball player
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Larry Donnell Nance Sr. is an American former professional basketball player. A power forward from Clemson University, Nance played 14 seasons (1981–1994) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a three-time NBA All-Star.
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Nancy O'Dell
- Occupations
- actorbeauty pageant contestantjournalist
- Biography
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Nancy O'Dell is an American television host and entertainment journalist. She served as co-anchor of the syndicated entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight from January 3, 2011, to August 2, 2019.
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Dwight Clark
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Dwight Edward Clark was an American professional football wide receiver who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1987. He was a member of San Francisco's first two Super Bowl championship teams.
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Travis Etienne
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Travis Etienne Jr. is an American professional football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Oguchi Onyewu
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu // is an American former soccer player who is the Vice President of Sporting for the United States Soccer Federation. He was previously the sporting director for Orlando City B and secretary-general of R.E. Virton.
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Shawn Weatherly
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- modeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestantfilm actor
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Shawn Weatherly is an American actress and beauty queen who won the titles of Miss USA 1980 and Miss Universe 1980. She starred as Cadet Karen Adams in the film Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) and as Jill Riley in the first season of the TV series Baywatch (1989–1990).
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Sammy Watkins
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Sammy Watkins is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, twice earning first-team All-American honors. Watkins was selected by the Buffalo Bills fourth overall in the 2014 NFL draft. He has also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Green Bay Packers. Watkins became a Super Bowl champion as a member of the Chiefs.
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Lee Brice
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersinger
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Kenneth Mobley "Lee" Brice Jr. is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Curb Records. Brice has released five albums with the label: Love Like Crazy, Hard to Love, I Don't Dance, Lee Brice. and Hey World. He has also released eighteen singles, of which eight have reached number one on Billboard Country Airplay: "A Woman Like You", "Hard to Love", "I Drive Your Truck", "I Don't Dance", "Rumor", "I Hope You're Happy Now", "One of Them Girls" and "Memory I Don't Mess With". He has also charted within the top 10 with "Love Like Crazy", "Parking Lot Party", "Drinking Class", and "That Don't Sound Like You". "Love Like Crazy" was the top country song of 2010 according to Billboard Year-End, and broke a 62-year-old record for the longest run on the country chart.
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Dutch Mantel
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- managerscreenwriterprofessional wrestler
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Wayne Maurice Keown is an American professional wrestling manager, booker and retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Dutch Mantel (also spelled Dutch Mantell). Since May 2022, Mantell has co-hosted Story Time with Dutch Mantell, hosted by James Romero on the WSI Network.
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C. J. Spiller
- Occupations
- athletics competitorAmerican football player
- Biography
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Clifford "C. J." Spiller Jr. is an American football coach and former running back and return specialist who is currently the running backs coach at Clemson University. He previously served as a graduate intern at Clemson in 2020.
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James F. Byrnes
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- lawyerdiplomatjudgepolitician
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James Francis Byrnes was an American judge and politician from South Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. Congress and on the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as in the executive branch, most prominently as the 49th U.S. Secretary of State under President Harry S. Truman. Byrnes was also the 104th governor of South Carolina.
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Lucas Glover
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
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Lucas Hendley Glover is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. He is best known for winning the 2009 U.S. Open.
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Christian Wilkins
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Christian Wilkins is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Vic Beasley
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. is an American professional football linebacker. After playing college football for Clemson University, Beasley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.
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Rudolf Anderson
- Occupations
- military officer
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Rudolf Anderson Jr. was an American Air Force major and pilot. He was the first recipient of the Air Force Cross, the U.S. military's and Air Force's second-highest award and decoration for valor. The only U.S. fatality by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Anderson was killed when his U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over Cuba. He had previously served in Korea during the Korean War.
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John W. Raymond
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in management
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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John William Raymond is a retired United States Space Force general who served as the first chief of space operations from 2019 to 2022. The first guardian, he served as commander of the United States Space Command from 2019 to 2020.
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Isaiah Simmons
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Isaiah Simmons is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals eighth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. While at Clemson, Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety.
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Charlie Whitehurst
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Charles David Whitehurst Jr., is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. Nicknamed "Clipboard Jesus", Whitehurst also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns.
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Tajh Boyd
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- Canadian football playerAmerican football player
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Tajh Khiry Boyd is an American college football coach and former professional quarterback who currently is an offensive assistant for the Clemson Tigers. He played college football at Clemson, where he was the starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013. He earned first-team All-American honors in 2012. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Gigi Fernández
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- tennis coachtennis player
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Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández is a Puerto Rican former professional tennis player. Fernández won 17 major doubles titles and two Olympic gold medals representing the United States, and reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 17 in 1991. Since retiring from the professional tour in 1997 at the age of 33, Fernández has been a tennis coach, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She combines her two passions, tennis and travel and offers unique tennis experiences to tennis aficionados. Her doubles program, The Gigi Method, teaches players of all levels the art and science of doubles. She founded Tennis for Hope after her house flooded during Hurricane Helene to help people in the tennis community affected by Natural Disasters. Fernández is the first Puerto Rican to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Stuart Holden
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- association football playersports commentator
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Stuart Alistair Holden is a former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder, and is currently a lead TV game analyst for Fox Sports. Holden is part of the ownership group for Spanish La Liga football club RCD Mallorca.
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Trevor Booker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Trevor Fitzgerald Booker is an American former professional basketball player who played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA draft, but was immediately traded to the Washington Wizards. Booker primarily played the power forward position.
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James Dickey
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- writerpoetnovelistscreenwriter
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James Lafayette Dickey was an American poet, novelist, critic, and lecturer. He was appointed the 18th United States Poet Laureate in 1966. His other accolades included the National Book Award for Poetry and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Ray-Ray McCloud
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Raymond McCloud III is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft. He has also played for the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and the New York Giants
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Will Wade
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- basketball coach
- Biography
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Frank Williams Wade is an American college basketball coach who serves as the head men's basketball coach at North Carolina State University. He previously coached at Chattanooga, VCU, LSU, and McNeese State.
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Mohnish Pabrai
- Occupations
- financierbusinessperson
- Biography
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Mohnish Pabrai is an Indian-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was born in Bombay, India, on June 12, 1964. He is the founder and managing partner of Pabrai Investment Funds, a value-oriented investment firm that manages over $1 billion in assets.
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Grady Jarrett
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Grady Jarrett is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Jim DeMint
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 1981 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
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James Warren DeMint is an American businessman, author, and retired politician who served as a United States senator from South Carolina and as president of The Heritage Foundation. A leading figure in the Tea Party movement, DeMint is a member of the Republican Party and is the founder of the Senate Conservatives Fund.
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Devin Booker
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Devin Rydale Booker is an American professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague.
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Justyn Ross
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Justyn Ross is an American professional football wide receiver for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
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Bashaud Breeland
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Bashaud Breeland is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He also played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs, having won Super Bowl LIV with the latter.
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David Beasley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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David Muldrow Beasley is an American politician, law professor, and the former executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme. A member of the Republican Party, he served one term as the 113th Governor of South Carolina from 1995 until 1999 before losing reelection to Democrat Jim Hodges. He also served as a state representative from 1981 until 1995.
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K. J. McDaniels
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Kevin Ornell Chapman "K. J." McDaniels Jr. is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Clemson University before he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
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Amari Rodgers
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Amari Jai Rodgers is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has also played for the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, and in the United Football League for the Birmingham Stallions.
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Jerai Grant
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Harvey Jerai Grant is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Clemson University.
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A. J. Terrell
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Aundell Terrell Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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Tony L. Elliott
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- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
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Antonio Elliott is an American college football coach who is currently the head coach at the University of Virginia. He previously served as an assistant coach at Clemson University from 2011 to 2021, most recently as associate head coach, offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach, after serving most of those years as running backs coach and/or co-offensive coordinator.
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Tree Rollins
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- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
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Wayne Monte "Tree" Rollins is an American former professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic.
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Ruffin McNeill
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
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Ruffin Horne McNeill Jr. is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the special assistant to the head coach at NC State University. He previously served as the assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach at the University of Oklahoma and the assistant head coach and defensive line coach at the University of Virginia. McNeill also served as the head coach of the East Carolina Pirates from 2010 to 2015. Before being named head coach of the Pirates, McNeill served the Texas Tech Red Raiders as an interim head coach, assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, and linebackers coach. On December 28, 2009, he was named interim head coach of the Red Raiders following the suspension and later firing of head coach Mike Leach. He served in the position until the hiring of Tommy Tuberville, who subsequently released him as defensive coordinator.
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Kelly Bryant
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Kelly Bryant is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers after previously playing for the Clemson Tigers.
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Robbie Robinson
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Robert "Robbie" Robinson Belmar is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward or winger.
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Elden Campbell
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Elden Jerome Campbell was an American professional basketball player who was a power forward and center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1990 to 2005, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers, earning honorable mention All-American honors as a senior in 1990. Campbell was selected by the Lakers in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft with the 27th overall pick. He spent his first nine years in the NBA with the Lakers and the rest with various other teams. He won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
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K. C. Rivers
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Kelvin Creswell Rivers is a former American professional basketball player who last played for Fuerza Regia of the LNBP. Standing at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), he played at the shooting guard and small forward positions.
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Ayan Broomfield
- Occupations
- tennis player
- Biography
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Ayan Broomfield is a Canadian tennis player.
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Brad Miller
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Bradley Austin Miller is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Texas Rangers. He currently serves as a pre- and post-game analyst for the Rangers Sports Network.
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Maggie Rose
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Margaret Rose Durante is an American soul and country music singer. In 2009, Durante signed to Universal Republic and released a cover of Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody". A year later, she left Universal Republic and signed to independent Emrose Records, an imprint that used the services of James Stroud's Stroudavarious Records. She charted two singles for Emrose and released her digital EP, Maybe Tonight. Maggie also recorded two songs that were featured in episodes of the Disney Channel's Shake It Up and Good Luck Charlie television series, and were included on the Shake It Up: Break It Down soundtrack album that was released on July 12, 2011.
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Kris Benson
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Kristin James Benson is an American former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for several teams between 1999 and 2010.
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Dick Harpootlian
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 77)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Richard A. "Dick" Harpootlian is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 20th district from 2018 to 2024. He served as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. He also previously served as solicitor (district attorney) for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina from 1991 until 1995.
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Jaron Blossomgame
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Jaron Samuel Blossomgame is an American professional basketball player for AS Monaco of the French LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague. Blossomgame played college basketball for Clemson University and was selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
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Harvey Gantt
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Architecture
- Occupations
- architectpolitician
- Biography
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Harvey Bernard Gantt is an American architect and Democratic politician active in North Carolina. The first African-American student admitted to Clemson University after attending Iowa State University, Gantt graduated with honors in architecture, earned a master's at MIT, and established an architectural practice in Charlotte with a partner.
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Jeff Duncan
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- real-estate agentbankerAmerican football playerpolitician
- Biography
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Jeffrey Darren Duncan is an American politician who served as the United States representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2025. His district comprised nine counties, two of these counties being manufacturing centers for the state. On January 17, 2024, Duncan announced that he would not run for re-election. Duncan previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010 when he retired to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Jennifer Homendy
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 2022 graduated with Master of Science in transportation safety administration
- Occupations
- lobbyistcongressional staff
- Biography
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Jennifer Lynn Homendy is an American government official, currently serving as the 15th chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since August 2021, having been a member of the NTSB since August 2018. Homendy worked in legislative advocacy for the AFL–CIO and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters before being appointed to the NTSB by President Donald Trump. As NTSB Chair, she has overseen responses to transportation incidents including the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment; the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse; and the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision, and has made recommendations for improving transportation safety by air, road, rail, and sea.
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper, nicknamed "OMax", is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
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Shawn Crawford
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
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Shawn Crawford is a retired American sprint athlete. He competed in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. In the 200 meter sprint, Crawford won gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics and silver at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He originally finished 4th in the race but after the 2nd and 3rd-place winners were disqualified, he moved up to a silver. On April 17, 2013, Crawford was suspended for two years for missing out-of-competition drug tests. His coach, Bob Kersee claimed that Crawford retired after the 2012 United States Olympic Trials and USA Track & Field said he filed retirement papers in 2013.
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Ron Rash
- Occupations
- poetwriterchildren's writernovelistteacher
- Biography
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Ron Rash is an American poet, short story writer and novelist and the Parris Distinguished Professor in Appalachian Cultural Studies at Western Carolina University.
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Jeff Scott
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
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Jeffrey Bradford Scott is an American former football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of South Florida from 2020 to 2022.
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Jaron Brown
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Jaron Brown is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
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Trey Jemison
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Richard Lee "Trey" Jemison III is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. In January 2025, he signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and UAB Blazers.
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K'Von Wallace
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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K'Von Wallace is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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Brianna Rollins-McNeal
- Occupations
- athletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
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Brianna Rollins-McNeal is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 metres hurdles. She is the 2016 Olympic champion and the 2013 World champion in the 100 metres hurdles. Her time of 12.26 ties her as the fourth-fastest 100 metre hurdler in history.
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Kailen Sheridan
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Kailen Mary Iacovoni Sheridan is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Canada national team.
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Carlos Watkins
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Carlos Watkins is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Watkins has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, and Washington Commanders.
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Myles Murphy
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Myles Murphy is an American professional football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Bengals in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
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B. J. Goodson
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Studied sociology
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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B.J. Goodson is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Seth Ryan
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Seth Ryan is an American former football player and current coach who is currently the passing game coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson. He is best known as being the son of former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan.
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Landry Nnoko
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Landry Christ Nnoko is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for Bursaspor Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball for Clemson.
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C. Alan Lawson
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Charles Alan Lawson is an American attorney and jurist who served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Florida from 2016 to 2022. He previously was a judge on the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal. He is a founding shareholder with Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC and handles civil and administrative litigation, appeals, and government affairs.
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Kevin Mack
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- American football player
- Biography
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James Kevin Mack is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
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Bobby Johnson
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Robert Alan Johnson is a retired American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at Vanderbilt University, a position he held from the 2002 season until his retirement in 2010. In December 2001, Johnson became the Commodores' head coach, after leading Furman University to the NCAA Division I-AA national championship game. He coached the Paladins between 1994 and 2001, leading the team to a 60–36 overall record during his eight years. Prior to his hiring at Furman, Johnson was the defensive coordinator for the Clemson Tigers. In 2008, Johnson led Vanderbilt to its first winning season since 1982. His team went 7–6 with a 16–14 win over Boston College in the Music City Bowl, Vanderbilt's first bowl victory since 1955 and only their second in school history at the time.
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O'Neal Compton
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- actortelevision actor
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Belton O'Neal Compton Jr. was an American character actor and director.
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Sandy MacIver
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- Studied in 2019
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Alexandra Elena MacIver is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit and the Scotland national team. She has previously played for Everton. MacIver represented England once in 2021 before switching her international allegiance to Scotland in 2023.
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Will Solomon
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- basketball playerassociation football player
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William James Solomon is an American former professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), he plays at the point guard and shooting guard positions. He played parts of three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and three seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
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Derion Kendrick
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Derion Rayshawn Kendrick is an American professional football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs.
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Andrew Mukuba
- Enrolled in Clemson University
- In 2021 studied criminal justice
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Andrew Mukuba Sr. is an American professional football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and Texas Longhorns. Mukuba was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.
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John Simpson
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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John Simpson is an American professional football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
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Cornell Powell
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Cornell Powell is an American professional football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. Powell is the first player in history to win championships in the NCAA (2), UFL, and NFL (2).
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Ross Kenseth
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
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Ross Kenseth is an American stock car racing driver who currently competes part-time in the Blizzard Series. He is the son of 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth. He has competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Midwest Tour, CRA Super Series and ARCA Racing Series.
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Tim Teufel
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Timothy Shawn Teufel is an American former professional baseball second baseman and coach. He played Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1993, most notably as a member of the New York Mets, with whom he won a world championship in 1986. He also played for the Minnesota Twins and the San Diego Padres. He is a member of the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a fan favorite with the New York Mets and became known for his batting stance, the "Teufel shuffle", in which he wiggled his buttocks back and forth before the pitcher's delivery.
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Steven Duggar
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Steven Michael Duggar, nicknamed Duggy, is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels. Duggar played college baseball at Clemson University, and was drafted in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Giants, for whom he made his MLB debut with in 2018.
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Cole Stoudt
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Cole Stoudt is an American football coach and former player. He is currently an offensive player development coach at Clemson University, where he played college football and was the Tigers starting quarterback in 2014.
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Willie Simmons
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Willie Simmons is an American college football coach and former quarterback. He is the head football coach at Florida International University (FIU), a position he has held since 2025. Simmons previously served as head coach at Florida A&M University (FAMU) from 2018 to 2023, where he led the team to a black college national championship and a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title in 2023, and at Prairie View A&M University from 2015 to 2017. As a player, Simmons was an All-American quarterback at James A. Shanks High School and played college football at Clemson University and The Citadel.
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Tony Sipp
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Tony Marcel Sipp is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, and Washington Nationals.
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Vincent Sheheen
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Vincent Austin Sheheen is an American attorney and politician. He was a member of the South Carolina Senate from 2004 to 2020, representing the 27th District, which comprises Chesterfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster counties. He currently serves as the mayor of Camden, South Carolina. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004. He ran for Governor of South Carolina twice, in 2010 and 2014, losing both times to Nikki Haley. In 2020, Sheheen lost reelection to Republican Penry Gustafson.
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Brandon Streeter
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
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Brandon Streeter is an American football coach and former player who is an offensive analyst at the University of Georgia. He previously served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Clemson University. He had previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Richmond, Liberty University and Charleston Southern University.
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Diego Campos
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Diego de Jesús Campos Ballestero is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Super League club Bali United.
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Eli White
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Elijah Thomas White is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.
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Bill Schroeder
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Bill A "Rock" Schroeder is an American former Major League Baseball player and a current television sports broadcaster. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers and California Angels between 1983 and 1990. Since 1995, Schroeder has been the primary color commentator on Brewers telecasts.
