List of IMG Academy alumni explained

The following is a list of notable alumni of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Founded in 1978, the academy trains thousands of youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes annually.^[1] Many of the alumni listed below did not attend or graduate from IMG Academy, but participated in training there.

American football

Bear Alexander, defensive lineman^[2]
Kaytron Allen, running back^[3]
Zack Annexstad, quarterback^[4]
Jhamon Ausbon, wide receiver^[5]
Tyler Booker, offensive guard^[6]
Ja'Corey Brooks, wide receiver^[7]
Noah Cain, running back^[8]
Jihaad Campbell, linebacker ^[9]
DeMonte Capehart, defensive tackle^[10]
Andre Cisco, safety^[11]
Marc Colombo, offensive tackle and coach
Angelo Crowell, linebacker
Charbel Dabire, defensive linemen
Grant Delpit, safety
Daylen Everette, cornerback^[12]
Daniel Faalele, offensive tackle
Thomas Fletcher, long snapper
Deondre Francois, quarterback
Hjalte Froholdt, offensive guard
Jerrick Gibson, running back^[13]
Robert Hainsey, center
Jordan Hall, linebacker^[14]
K. J. Hamler, wide receiver
Mike Jenkins, cornerback
Mikel Jones, linebacker
Tony Jones Jr., running back
Joshua Kaindoh, defensive end
Chris Kelsay, defensive end
Josh Lambo, kicker
JC Latham, offensive tackle^[15]
Tyler Mabry, tight end
Francis Mauigoa, offensive tackle^[16]
J. J. McCarthy, quarterback
Tre' McKitty, tight end
Dylan Moses, linebacker
Kellen Mond, quarterback
Isaac Nauta, tight end
Evan Neal, offensive tackle
Greg Newsome II, cornerback
Michael O'Connor, quarterback
K. J. Osborn, wide receiver
Shea Patterson, quarterback
Jaden Rashada, quarterback^[17]
Sammis Reyes, tight end and basketball player^[18]
Desmond Ricks, defensive back^[19]
Eli Ricks, cornerback^[20]
Ellis Robinson IV, cornerback^[21]
Cesar Ruiz, guard
Keon Sabb, safety^[22]
Bo Scarbrough, running back
Nolan Smith, edge rusher
Saivion Smith, cornerback
Tyree St. Louis, offensive tackle
David Stone, defensive tackle^[23]
Carnell Tate, wide receiver^[24]
Charles Turner III, center
DJ Turner, cornerback
Taron Vincent, defensive tackle^[25]
Kenyatta Walker, offensive tackle
Fabian Washington, cornerback
Anthony Weaver, defensive end
Kamari Wilson, safety^[26]

Baseball

IMG Academy High School

Brady Aiken, pitcher drafted by Houston Astros as first pick of 2014 MLB Draft, but did not sign; 17th pick of 2015 MLB Draft by Cleveland Indians
Blaze Alexander, shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Logan Allen, pitcher drafted by Boston Red Sox in 2015 MLB Draft, traded in deal for Craig Kimbrel, debuted for the San Diego Padres in 2019.
Alfredo L. Escalera, selected by Kansas City Royals in the 2012 MLB Draft as youngest player drafted in Major League history^[27]
Paolo Espino, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, formerly for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Washington Nationals.
Jake Gelof (born 2002), third baseman, second round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2023 MLB Draft
Elijah Green, outfielder, first round pick for the Washington Nationals^[28]
Mac Horvath, outfielder, second round pick for the Baltimore Orioles
Brennan Malone, drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates^[29]
L. J. Mazzilli, drafted by New York Mets in 2013^[30]
John Ryan Murphy, catcher drafted by New York Yankees in round 2 of 2009 MLB draft
Jacob Nix, former pitcher for the San Diego Padres
Tyler Pastornicky, shortstop drafted by Toronto Blue Jays in 2008
Chris Perez, pitcher drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, All-Star in 2011 and 2012
Kendall Williams, drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019^[31]
James Wood, outfielder for the Washington Nationals

Professional training program

Pedro Álvarez, 2010 National League Rookie of the Month for September; third baseman for Baltimore Orioles
Pat Burrell, two-time World Series champion and Golden Spikes Award recipient
Ian Desmond, 2012 and 2016 All-Star, 3-time Silver Slugger Award recipient
Adam Dunn, two-time MLB All-Star; played with Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Oakland Athletics
Josh Hamilton, five-time MLB All-Star and 2010 AL Most Valuable Player
Kyle Kendrick, pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies, won a World Series championship with the organization in 2008
Joe Mauer, MLB Hall of Fame, five-time MLB All-Star, three-time AL batting champion, three-time Gold Glove Award winner and four-time Silver Slugger award winner for Minnesota Twins, AL MVP (2009)
Andrew McCutchen, five-time All-Star, Gold Glove Award (2012), Silver Slugger Award (2012) and National League Most Outstanding Player (2012) for Pittsburgh Pirates, NL MVP (2013)
Jamie Moyer, MLB pitcher, 26-year career, selected to All-Star team in 2003; received Roberto Clemente and Lou Gehrig Awards
Gary Sheffield, nine-time MLB All-Star, 1997 World Series champion, five-time Silver Slugger Award winner and 1992 Comeback Player of the Year
Joey Votto, MLB first baseman, 5-time All-Star, winner of 2010 National League MVP award, Hank Aaron Award, and Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year
Neil Walker, MLB infielder, 2010 Baseball America's All-Rookie Team
Vernon Wells, MLB outfielder, three-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award recipient and Silver Slugger Award winner
Ryan Zimmerman, MLB first baseman, two-time All-Star, Gold Glove Award recipient, and Lou Gehrig Memorial Award winner
Jose Ramirez, MLB infielder, six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award Winner, 3rd place AL MVP Finalist 2018

Basketball

Renaldo Balkman (2003 - transferred), (New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, South Carolina Gamecocks, also played in Philippines, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Nicaragua)^[32]
Ramel Bradley (2004), (Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball, also played in Croatia, France, Israel, Turkey)^[33]
Michael Beasley (2007 - transferred), (Kansas State Wildcats, (Miami Heat, (Minnesota Timberwolves, (Phoenix Suns, (Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, also played in China and Puerto Rico)^[34]
Satnam Singh Bhamara (2014), (played in the NBA G League and Canada, now signed to AEW)^[35]
Dwayne Bacon (2015 - transferred), (Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, Florida State Seminoles, also played in Monaco, China, Greece, Puerto Rico, and Russia)^[36]
Armando Bacot (2019), (Memphis Grizzlies, North Carolina Tar Heels)^[37]
Blue Cain, player for the University of Georgia
Earl Clark, power forward for Anyang KGC.
Erick Dampier, former professional basketball player for Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat.
DeAndre Daniels, professional basketball player. College player at UConn
Darius Days, basketball player for the Illawarra Hawks
Trevon Duval, point guard who went undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, was then signed by Milwaukee Bucks on a two-way contract.
Zach Edey, center for the Memphis Grizzlies, drafted 9th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft
Jesse Edwards, Center for the West Virginia Mountaineers^[38]
Donnie Freeman, forward for the Syracuse Orange
Keyonte George, guard for the Utah Jazz^[39]
Josh Green, Shooting Guard for Dallas Mavericks
Taurean Green, professional basketball player; drafted in 2nd round (52nd overall) in 2007 by Portland Trail Blazers; also played for Denver Nuggets
Jett Howard, guard for the Orlando Magic^[40]
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, forward for the NC State Wolfpack
Jonathan Isaac, forward for Orlando Magic, drafted 6th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft
Kenny Kadji (born 1988), Cameroonian basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Alex Karaban, forward for the Connecticut Huskies
Kenyon Martin Jr., son of Kenyon Martin, forward for the Los Angeles Clippers
Mangok Mathiang (born 1992), Australian-Sudanese basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Chris McCullough, power forward^[41]
Dwight Powell, forward for Dallas Mavericks
Efton Reid, center for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons^[42]
Olivier Rioux, center for the Florida Gators
Ricky Sanchez, selected in 2nd round of 2005 NBA draft by Denver Nuggets; played for Santurce Crabbers of National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico
Terrence Shannon Jr., Guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, drafted 27th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft
Anfernee Simons, drafted 24th overall in the 2018 NBA draft directly out of high school, winner of the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest
Jaden Springer, Shooting Guard for Philadelphia 76ers
Romello White (born 1998), power forward for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Mark Williams, Center for Charlotte Hornets, drafted 15th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft^[43]

Golf

Lacrosse

Tehoka Nanticoke

IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy

Men's tennis

Women's tennis

Soccer

External links

IMG Academy's official site

Notes and References

Web site: New IMG brand to unify Bradenton campus | Business | Bradenton Herald . September 3, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131003003549/http://www.bradenton.com/2012/08/19/4163910/new-img-brand-to-unify-bradenton.html . October 3, 2013 . dead .
Web site: Kasabian . Paul . October 21, 2021 . 4-Star DL Prospect Bear Alexander Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Texas . January 27, 2023 . Bleacher Report . en.
Web site: Kaytron Allen - Football . Penn State Athletics . en.
Web site: Zack Annexstad. Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Web site: Jhamon Ausbon - Football . April 29, 2023 . Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com.
Web site: Rushin . Jerrell . Four-star IMG Academy offensive tackle Tyler Booker commits to Alabama football . The Tuscaloosa News . 16 July 2021 . 16 February 2024.
Web site: Ja'Corey Brooks - Football . University of Alabama Athletics . en.
Web site: Denton Guyer RB Noah Cain, one of the top players in 2019 Class, announces transfer to IMG Academy. Dallas News. Michael. Florek. Adam. Boedeker. 5 January 2017. 10 May 2024.
Web site: Jihaad Campbell - Football . University of Alabama Athletics . en.
https://scnow.com/sports/hartsville-football-coach-preparing-for-stars-possible-transfer-to-img-academy/article_3932bba6-a461-11e9-8dce-c3b3333a104f.html Hartsville football coach preparing for star's possible transfer to IMG Academy
Web site: Andre Cisco - Signing Day . Syracuse University Athletics . en.
Web site: Fowler . Chapel . May 7, 2021 . Five-star 2022 cornerback puts UNC football among his top five schools . December 9, 2023 . The Fayetteville Observer . en-US.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4638098/2023/06/24/jerrick-gibson-texas-longhorns-recruiting/ Texas lands 4-star Jerrick Gibson: What does top-50 RB mean for Horns' class?
Web site: Pouncy . Colton . Four-star linebacker Jordan Hall commits to Michigan State . The Athletic . 11 June 2022 . 25 April 2024.
Web site: JC Latham - Football . University of Alabama Athletics . en.
News: Davids Wilson. No. 1 tackle prospect Mauigoa commits to Miami. Miami Herald. July 5, 2022. A17. Newspapers.com.
Web site: How East Bay quarterback Jaden Rashada became a major player in NIL phenomenon. The Mercury News. January 26, 2023. May 4, 2023.
Web site: Hailey . Peter . Reyes has hooped and driven for DoorDash. Next up: The NFL . NBC Sports . April 14, 2021.
Web site: Dezz Ricks. Alabama Crimson Tide.
Web site: Newman . Logan . July 11, 2019 . Five-star CB Elias Ricks transferring to IMG Academy from Mater Dei . November 23, 2023 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US.
Web site: Thomson . Josh . Football: Ellis Robinson IV, the nation's No. 4 sophomore, departs Iona Prep for IMG . 2024-01-06 . The Journal News . en-US.
Web site: Bernstein . Jason . National Signing Day, 2021: N.J. native Keon Sabb makes B1G decision, commits to Michigan . NJ.com . December 16, 2021 . January 7, 2024 . December 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211216151639/https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2021/12/national-signing-day-2021-nj-native-keon-sabb-makes-b1g-decision-commits-to-michigan.html . live .
Web site: David Stone Biography. soonersports.com. December 23, 2023. December 23, 2023.
Web site: Carnell Tate - 2024-25 - Football . Ohio State . en.
Web site: Taron Vincent. OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
Web site: Kamari Wilson - Football . Florida Gators . en.
News: I-70 News. Royals Draft The Youngest Player In Baseball History. August 12, 2012. Fox Sports News.
Web site: MLB News: Elijah Green a Top Prospect in the 2022 MLB Draft . IMG Academy . en . 7 July 2022.
Web site: Brennan Malone Stats & Scouting Report . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . 25 February 2021.
Web site: Sand Gnats' L.J. Mazzilli hits way toward big-league goal. Nathan. Dominitz. Savannah Morning News. June 6, 2014. October 23, 2014.
Web site: Kendall Williams Stats & Scouting Report . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . 25 September 2020.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/aug/10/cols-stuen-play-img-academy/ Cols' Stuen to play for IMG Academy » Evansville Courier & Press
Web site: Ramel Bradley Living Out a Lifelong Legacy of Feeding People . UKNow . 17 December 2021.
https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/big12/2008-02-24-beasley-cover_N.htm Beasley finds stability, comfort at Kansas State – USATODAY.com
Web site: Satnam Singh, IMG Academy Ascenders, Center . 247Sports.
Web site: Dwayne Bacon, IMG Academy Ascenders, Shooting Guard . 247Sports.
Web site: Armando Bacot Transferring to IMG Academy . Tar Heel Times.
Web site: Jesse Edwards - Men's Basketball . Syracuse University Athletics . en.
Web site: Sports . Paige Otto, SBLive . Keyonte George drafted by Utah Jazz in 2023 NBA Draft . Sports Illustrated High School News, Analysis and More . en . 22 June 2023.
Web site: IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft . IMG Academy . en . 23 June 2023.
Web site: IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft . IMG Academy . en . 23 June 2023.
Web site: Efton Reid stays in 2021 class, headed to IMG Academy . Tar Heel Times.
Web site: IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft . IMG Academy . en . 23 June 2023.