Texas A&M former students: Famous Aggie alumni and attendees
Aggies are proud of many things, chiefly among them is their illustrious and notable alumni network. From their Aggie Rings, to Muster, to The Association of Former Students; Aggies are never shy about their loyalty to the university.
According to the Association of Former Students, there are over 527,000 former students, over half of which are class of 2000 or younger.
Among the members of this network are business moguls, politicians, musicians, artists, actors, CIA Agents, astronauts, Nobel prize winners, and of course, athletes.
Let’s take a look through some of the most notable graduates and attendees of the Texas A&M University system
Lyle Lovett - Country Music Singer
Lyle Lovett performs during the Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
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T Boone Pickens - Oil Billionaire
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Eva Longoria - Actress
Nov 29, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; Movie and television actress Eva Longoria looks on during a game between the San Antonio Spurs and LA Clippers at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Wood - CEO; Roku
In this May 19, 2014 photo, Anthony Wood, CEO of Roku, poses for a portrait at the company’s headquarters in Saratoga, Calif. While Netflix CEO Reed Hastings gets marquee billing for building an Internet video service with 48 million worldwide subscribers, Wood has quietly worked behind the scenes making Roku streaming devices that make it easier and more enjoyable to watch Netflixs vast library of movies and TV shows. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Robert Earl Keen - Country Music Singer
Robert Earl Keen performs during the 2018 Americana Honors and Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
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Chris Tomlin - Christian Worship Singer
Chris Tomlin has a new collaborations album releasing July 31. The album features faith songs paired with country stars like Thomas Rhett, Lady A, Russell Dickerson and others. Here, he talks about his new album in Franklin, Tenn. Monday, July 27, 2020
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Rick Perry - Politician
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry during a “fireside chat” at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
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Steven Swanson - Astronaut
US NASA astronaut Steven Swanson talks on a satphone after the landing of the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft near the Kazakhstan city of Zhezkazgan on September 11, 2014. Three astronauts from the International Space Station — two Russians and one from the US — returned to Earth after spending more than six months in space, Russian space agency Roscosmos said. AFP PHOTO / POOL / MAXIM SHIPENKOV (Photo by MAXIM SHIPENKOV / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MAXIM SHIPENKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Rip Torn - Actor
US actor Rip Torn poses during a photocall for the film “Happy Tears” presented in competition of the 59th Berlinale Film Festival on February 11, 2009 in Berlin. The Berlinale is taking place from February 5 to 15, 2009 with 18 productions vying for the coveted Golden Bear for best picture to be awarded February 14. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Charean Williams - Sports Writer
Charean Williams, award winner from the Professional Football Writers of America, and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, throws out a first pitch before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
William Hurd - United States Representative, Former CIA Operative
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 10: William Hurd, U.S. Representative, Texas-23 attends the Fast Company Grill on March 10, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Fast Company )
Professional Athletes
Among the professional athletes who attended Texas A&M are:
Johnny Manziel – NFL
Von Miller – NFL
Ryan Tannehill – NFL
Mike Evans – NFL
DeAndre Jordan – NBA
Alex Caruso – NBA
Michael Bennett- NFL
Khris Middleton – NBA
Josh Beckett – MLB
Acie Law IV – NBA
Chuck Knoblauch – MLB
Michael Wacha – MLB
Austin Krajicek – Tennis
Alia Atkinson – Olympic Swimmer
Cammile Adams – Olympic Swimmer
