The Jackson Public School District recognizes and salutes former JPS student-athletes who have gone on to enjoy careers as professional athletes. Athletes are grouped under the high schools that they attended in JPS.
Brinkley
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Marshall Bridges |
MLB/NY Yankees, St. Louis Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senators |
Baseball |
Not Applicable |
| Noland Smith |
NFL/Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers |
Football, Track |
Tennessee State University |
| Ollie P. Smith |
NFL/Green Bay Packers. Baltimore Colts |
Football |
Tennessee State University |
| Willie Young |
NFL/Miami Dolphins |
Football |
Alcorn State University |
Callaway
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Joseph Courtney |
NBA/Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls |
Basketball |
University of Southern Mississippi |
| Larry Friday |
NFL/Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Marlon Hairston |
MLS/Colorado Rapids |
Soccer |
University of Louisville |
| Javerro January |
MLB/Milwaukee Brewers & MLB Umpire |
Baseball |
Jackson State University |
| Tyrone Keys |
NFL/Chicago Bears |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Milton Mack |
NFL/New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions |
Football |
Alcorn State University |
| Toby Myles |
NFL/NY Giants, Oakland Raiders |
Football |
Jackson State University |
| Elliot Smith |
NFL/San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos |
Football |
Alcorn State University |
| Jimmy Smith |
NFL/Jacksonville Jags, Dallas Cowboys/MS Sports Hall of Fame Inductee |
Football |
Jackson State University |
| Breland Speaks |
NFL/Kansas City Chiefs |
Football, Baseball, Band, Basketball |
University of Mississippi |
| Rod Taylor |
NFL/Cincinnati Bengals |
Football, Basketball |
University of Mississippi |
| Juanita Ward |
WNBA/Tulsa Shock |
Basketball |
Syracuse University |
Forest Hill
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Maurice Carter |
NBA/New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers |
Basketball |
Louisiana State University |
| Jamie Mitchell |
NFL/Minnesota Vikings |
Football |
University of Mississippi |
| Christian Ringo |
NFL/Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers |
Football |
University of Louisiana-Lafayette |
| Frank Sutton, Sr. |
NFL/NY Giants |
Football |
Jackson State University |
Jim Hill
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Richard Byrd |
NFL/Houston Oilers |
Football |
University of Southern Mississippi |
| Glen Collins |
NFL/Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Roosevelt Davis |
NFL/Baltimore Colts, NY Giants |
Football |
Tennessee State University |
| Lancaster Gordon |
NBA/Dallas Mavericks |
Basketball |
Louisville State University |
| Audie Norris |
NBA/Portland Trailblazers |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
| Sylvester Norris |
NBA/San Antonio Spurs |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
Lanier
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Monte Ellis |
NBA/Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers |
Basketball |
Not Applicable |
| William Gaines |
NFL/Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins |
Football |
University of Florida |
| Perry Harrington |
NFL/Philadelphia Eagles |
Football |
Jackson State University |
| A. W. Holt |
NBA/Chicago Bulls |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
| Cornell Warner |
NBA/Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Braves |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
Murrah
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| LaSondra Barrett |
WNBA/Washington Mystics |
Basketball |
Louisiana State University |
| Mike Dennis |
NFL/Los Angeles Rams |
Football |
University of Mississippi |
| Curt Ford |
MLB/St. Louis Cardinals |
Baseball |
Jackson State University |
| Othello Harrington |
NBA/NY Knicks and Houston Rockets |
Basketball |
Georgetown |
Lindsey Hunter
(Also a Coach) |
NBA/Detroit Pistons |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
| Ronnie Henderson |
NBA/Washington Bullets |
Basketball |
Louisiana State University |
| Trey Johnson |
NBA/Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors |
Basketball/
Baseball |
Jackson State University |
| Ryan Lothridge |
NBA/Golden State Warriors |
Basketball |
Jackson State University |
| James “Hollywood” Robinson |
NBA/Portland Trail Blazers |
Basketball |
University of Alabama |
| Mo Williams |
NBA/Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz |
Baseball/
Basketball |
University of Alabama |
| Navonda Moore |
WNBA/Minnesota Lynx |
Basketball |
University of Alabama |
| Mike Smith |
MLB/Cincinnati Reds |
Baseball |
Utica Junior College |
Provine
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Charlie Anderson |
NFL/Houston Oilers |
Football |
University of Mississippi |
| Quinton Culberson |
NFL/St. Louis Rams |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Tommy Kelly |
NFL/Oakland Raiders |
Basketball, Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Justin Reed |
NBA/Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets |
Basketball |
University of Mississippi |
| Fred Smoot |
NFL/Washington Redskins |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
| Sevante Stringfellow |
2000 U.S. Olympic Team/MS Sports Hall of Fame Inductee |
Track, Field |
University of Mississippi |
| Kendall Watkins |
NFL/Dallas Cowboys |
Football |
Mississippi State University |
Wingfield
| Player |
League/Teams |
Sports |
College/University |
| Vernon Perry |
NFL/Houston Oilers |
Football |
Jackson State University |
Jackie Slater
(NFL Hall of Famer) |
NFL/Los Angeles Rams |
Football |
Jackson State University |
