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.
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]
IMG Academy High School [ edit ]
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 [ edit ]
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, two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award Winner, 3rd place AL MVP Finalist 2018
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]
IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy [ edit ]
Men's tennis
Women's tennis
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