Notable Alumni of Grambling State University

Alicia Reece 1971–

Hamilton County Commissioner, former Ohio state representative

Raychel Proudie 1983–

Missouri state representative

Cedric Glover 1965–

Louisiana legislator, former Shreveport mayor

Margaret Carter 1935–

First Black woman elected to the Oregon legislature

Also attended: Oregon State University, Portland Community College, Portland State University

Rick Gallot 1966–

President of the University of Louisiana System

Also attended: Southern University Law Center

Beverly Wright

Environmental justice scholar, founder of Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Also attended: University at Buffalo

Alma Dawson 1943–2025

Librarianship scholar and LSU professor

Also attended: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Texas Woman's University

Erykah Badu 1971–

Singer-songwriter, "Queen of Neo Soul"

E-40 1967–

Rapper, founder of Sick Wid It Records

Ryan Toby 1978–

Singer-songwriter and record producer

Natalie Desselle-Reid 1967–2020

Actress known for B.A.P.S. and Cinderella

Bob French 1937–2012

New Orleans jazz drummer and radio host

Charles M. Blow 1970–

Journalist and former New York Times columnist

Judi Ann Mason 1955–2009

Television writer, producer and playwright

Ronnie Coleman 1964–

Professional bodybuilder

Willis Reed 1942–2023

Basketball player, coach and general manager

Richard Stebbins 1945–

1964 Olympic 4×100 m relay gold medalist

Doug Williams 1955–

First black quarterback to win a Super Bowl

Ernie Ladd 1938–2007

Pro football defensive tackle and professional wrestler

Brion Rush 1984–

Professional basketball player

Stone Johnson 1940–1963

Sprinter and Kansas City Chiefs player

Buck Buchanan 1939–1992

Chiefs defensive tackle, Pro Football Hall of Famer

Tommie Agee 1942–2001

MLB center fielder on the 1969 Miracle Mets

Jophery Brown 1945–2014

Former MLB pitcher turned stunt performer

Willie Davis 1934–2020

NFL defensive end who played for Grambling

Also attended: University of Chicago