Quarterback. Akeem Auguste - Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Marques Hagans - Music City Bowl Champion. Graduating classes have routinely been awarded millions of dollars in scholarships. 7th round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. We knew what we did here. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942. Super Bowl XXXVI Champion. Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)|Michael Thomas - 2nd round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. 4th round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Eddie George - Winner of the 1995 Heisman Trophy. College Football Hall of Fame. Defensive End. Mar 22 - Mar 23. Quarterback. 3rd round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Robert Jones (American football)|Robert Jones - 1st round pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. Welcome! Undrafted free agent. It could be argued that Fork Union is the country's premier producer of NFL talent. Undrafted free agent. Don Oakes (American football)|Don Oakes - 3rd round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1961 NFL Draft. Many athletes have gone on from the academy to compete in collegiate athletic programs, and pursue careers on professional teams. Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce two new additions to its head coaching ranks and to wish a hearty "welcome home" to these new coaches, as both are alumni of the Academy who are returning to give back to today's cadets some of the lessons they learned during their own time here as members of the Corps of Cadets. Offensive Tackle. Ernest Dixon (American football)|Ernest Dixon - Undrafted free agent. Prominent graduates from Fork Union Military Academy include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. Cornerback. Wide Receiver. He continued his playing days at the college level, ultimately earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia State University where his playing honors included being a three-year letter winner, three-year team captain, an All-CIAA team selection, and Most Valuable Player of both the Labor Day Classic and the all-star East Coast Bowl Game. Anthony Castonzo - 1st round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Fork Union Military Academy. Stay connected and informed with FUMA news and announcements by keeping your contact information up-to-date. 1991-1993, Lt Gen John E. Jackson, Jr., USAF (Ret.) Do you have a sports website? Quarterback. Linebacker. 1st round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Guard/Tackle. 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Jim Druckenmiller - 1st round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Fork Union follows a unique curriculum schedule in the upper school (grades 912 and postgraduate) known as the One Subject Plan. 1997: Special Teams Coach for Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive lineman. 3rd round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Dexter Coakley - College Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2011. Long Snapper. Offensive lineman. Undraftedfree agent. Wide Receiver. Super Bowl XLII Champion. 3rd round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Fork Union is a member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States and the National Association of Independent Schools, and is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Defensive End. Undraftedfree agent. Al Crow - 28th round pick in the 1955 NFL Draft. Signed by the New York Jets in 1963. Tight End. Undrafted free agent. Played nine years in NFL. Defensive Back. Josh Davis (American football)|Josh Davis - Undrafted free agent. Signed as anundraftedfree agent in 2011. Those guys left things that you can only do here. Defensive End. Cardale Jones - 6th round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Linebacker. That same year, the academy began receiving support from the Baptist General Association of Virginia, which continues to this day. Played five seasons. Philadelphia Eagles. Darren Drozdov - Undrafted free agent. Taking the reins of the prep football program will be Edward L. Handsome, a member of the PG Class of 1994. Gaines Adams - 1st Round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. 6th round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. . Wide Receiver. 5th round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Find Alumni in Fork Union, Virginia > We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Visit our shop to purchase sweatshirts, hats, jerseys, and more! Robert Kirkwood Spencer, among students most favorite teacher, has passed away. 4th round pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. FORK UNION, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce two new additions to its head coaching ranks and to wish a hearty "welcome home". Jay Hagood - Undrafted free agent. Undraftedfree agent. 4th round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. 1st round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Dorien Bryant - Undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hired as the Eagles Player Development Assistant/Scout in 2022. Defensive Tackle. Played four seasons. Fork Union has that, we built that, we embody that. Wide Receiver. Questions about a news article you've read? Wide Receiver. 3x Super Bowl Champion. 4th round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Wide Receiver. 2nd round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Congressman from Pennsylvania, Harold Roe Bartle Former Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City mayor, namesake of the Kansas City Chiefs and Alpha Phi Omega co-founder, Robert Bloxom Former Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Stanley C. Walker Former president pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia, Bo Gritz Former Special Forces (United States Army)|Army Special Forces officer, Vietnam War POW/MIA issue|Vietnam War POW/MIA activist and third-party 1992 United States presidential election|presidential candidate in 1992, Earle Davis Gregory First Virginian to receive the Medal of Honor and called the "Sergeant York" of Virginia, Samuel G. Fuqua - Though not an alumnus of our Cadet Corps, Rear Admiral Fuqua, USN (Ret. FORK UNION, Va. (PRWEB) August 27, 2021. 1st round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 1995. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In 1902, the academy took on a military structure to provide organization, discipline, and physical development for the boys of what was a rapidly growing school. Signed with New York Jets in 2006. Welcome to the Fork Union Class of 69s 50th Reunion!!! Kicker. Played five seasons in the NFL. Fork Union Military Academy Welcomes Home Two Alumni to Head Coaching Positions Dan Thompson February 10, 2023 To Be a FUMA Man Dan Thompson January 30, 2023 1996 Alumnus Patrick McDowell and the Eagles Heading to the Super Bowl LVII Kelly Barnette ANNOUNCEMENTS View All February 27, 2023 2023 Phonathon: Feb 27th-Mar 9th Tight End. Wide Receiver. Signed by the New York Giants in 1993. Kevin A. Plank (born August 13, 1972) is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. Wide Receiver. This is a block of text. Signed by the Houston Oilers in 1993. Undrafted free agent. FUMA's crest shows a pair of crossed swords, a book and a star, each representing an aspect of the school motto: body, mind, and spirit. 5th round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Wide Receiver. Our annual Phonathon event kicks off on the evening of February 27th and continues through March 9th, as a committed, We hope everyone had a great week! The school has an impressive history of sending players to the NFL. Members of the Upper School marching band march in parades on campus and around the state along with Retan Rifles and Fork Union's Bagpipe Corps. Fork Union Norfolk Academy Live Video Live Stats Live Audio 10.01 / 9:00 AM Cross Country Virginia Middle School Invitational Fork Union Live Video Live Stats Live Audio 04.26 / Postponed Lacrosse - Prep New Covenant School Fork Union Live Video Live Stats Live Audio 04.28 / Final Baseball - Prep Fork Union 14 Fishburne Military School 4 Box Score Long Snapper. We knew the work we put in. This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces! "You know, we talk about Vinny Testaverde, you talk about Eddie George, Tom Haskins played here, you talk about Dexter Coakley, I played with Al Clark, Latrell Scott, those guysthe brotherhood, the bond. "I remember those guys working hard, those guys beside me," Coach Handsome reflects. ", Dan Thompson, Fork Union Military Academy, 434-996-7772, thompsod@fuma.org. 4x All-Pro running back. 1st round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. 1968-1990, COL Charles T. Clanton, USA (Ret.) Spillman - Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Later signed as an undrafted free agent in the NFL. Super Bowl Champion. 9th round pick in the 1977 NFL Draft. [10], One Subject Plan 9th round pick in the 1979 NFL Draft to the Detriot Lions. Offensive Lineman. San Antonio, and Houston. While we celebrated the 50th reunion of the class of 1969, other reunion years also were there, the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014. . 7th round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. There are many different clubs and organizations that cadets can participate in while attending Fork Union. Undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2019. Morgan Moses - 3rd round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Winner of the 1986 Heisman Trophy. Jamaine Winborne - Played four seasons in the NFL. Signed with Denver in 1993. NFL Scout for the Greenbay Packers. Defensive End. I know that's why I came hometo help put some of that right back where it belongs, because it was given to me. Founded in 1898, Fork Union is considered one of the premier military boarding academies in the United States. Offensive Tackle. Both Standard and Advanced High School Diplomas are offered. Marquis Haynes - 4th round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. 1st Round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. We realize that a Fork Union Military Academy year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook Signed by the Houston Oilers in 1972. Wide Receiver. Defensive End. Next year, October of 2023, will mark the 125th. 3rd round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. Running Back. Prep Tennis Track and Field Alumni in the NFL Athletic Training Camps Facilities Hall of Fame Photo Galleries Staff Directory The Blue Devil Report Shuman Says Podcast Live Stream for Home Events Shop Donate to Fork Union Join the Athletic Director's Club! It has a student teacher ratio of 9.0 to 1. Art Thomas - Undrafted free agent. Offensive Tackle. Defensive End. Linebacker. Tight End. Undraftedfree agent. Are you alumni of this team? Played four seasons in the NFL from 2000-03. FUMA alumni have included numerous famous athletes, who have played in the NFL, MLB, and in numerous other leagues and sports. 5x Pro Bowl. Main Navigation Menu. Defensive Tackle. Super Bowl XXXII. Signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001. Offensive Tackle. Fork Union Military Academy Athletics. Winner of the 1995 Heisman Trophy. [12], FUMA's campus is located on a 1,000-acre (400ha) campus in the hills of the Virginia's Piedmont region. Jacoby Ford - 4th round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.