Albany, Ga. — Albany State Athletics proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 47 student-athletes and interns who earned their degrees during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at Albany State University.
 
The graduating class includes athletes from multiple programs across the department and reflects Golden Ram Athletics' continued commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and personal development. These student-athletes successfully balanced the demands of collegiate athletics while excelling in the classroom and making meaningful contributions throughout the university and local community.
 
With the addition of the Spring 2026 class, Albany State Athletics has now celebrated 90 graduates during the 2025-26 academic year and 194 graduates since July 2023.
 
Albany State Athletics has placed a strong emphasis not only on academic success, but also on degree completion and preparing student-athletes for life after ASU. Through structured academic support, study hall programming, consistent progress monitoring, and the celebration of academic achievement, the department continues to prioritize helping student-athletes reach the graduation stage prepared for the next chapter of their lives beyond athletics.
 
Director of Athletics Dr. Kristene Kelly praised the graduating class for their resilience and impact throughout their collegiate journeys.
 
"Seeing our student-athletes reach the graduation stage and leave Albany State prepared for the next chapter is one of the greatest measures of success for our department. We are proud of each of these graduates and excited about the impact they will continue to make beyond ASU."
 
The accomplishments of the graduating class further reinforce Albany State Athletics' mission of developing champions academically, athletically, professionally, and personally. From conference championships and postseason appearances to community engagement and academic recognition, the graduates helped make another successful year for the department.
 
As they prepare to begin the next chapter of their lives, the Spring 2026 graduates leave Albany State equipped with experiences, relationships, and lessons that will continue to guide them long after graduation day.
 
Master's Degrees
Edward Hill Corley (Baseball) – Business Administration
Liberty Nicole Cobb (Cheer) - Athletic Training
Eric Price, Jr.(Football) – Athletic Training
Caleb James Wiley (Football) – Athletic Training
Aydin Henningham (Football) – Public Administration
 
Bachelor's Degrees
Tyloni Bailey (Women's Track & Field) - Biology
Noah Stovall (Football) -Biology
Trinity Davis (Cheer) Biology
Kamari Morrow (Softball) – Chemistry
Demario Jackson (Men's Track & Field) – Computer Science
Janiya Harris (Women's Track & Field) – Interdisciplinary Studies
Jordan Smtih-McDaniel (Football) – Interdisciplinary Studies
Abraham Clinkscales (Football) – Mass Communication
Bailo Diallo (Men's Basketball) – Mass Communication
Tyler Nonnombre (Men's Track & Field) - Psychology
Zion Hill (Football) – Visual & Performing Arts
Jhaquille Jonte Brooks (Cheer)- Criminal Justice
Erielle Destiny Reid (Softball) -Criminal Justice
Gentry Sparks (Football) – Management
Jeniya Lawrence (Women's Track & Field) – Management
Javion Johnson (Football) – Management
Jayda Watson (Volleyball) - Management
Luke Addison (Baseball) - History
Calvin Baker (Baseball) – Marketing
Brielle Thompson (Softball)- Marketing/ Supply Chain & Logistics Management
De'Ana Albert (Women's Track & Field) – Health & Human Performance
Azzaria  Brown (Women's Cross Country/ Track & Field) – Health & Human Performance
Kennedi Carson Cum Laude (Cheer) – Health & Human Performance
Iman Davis (Football) – Health & Human Performance
Avrey Fisher Magna Cum Laude (Softball) – Health & Human Performance
Briana Kajarra Folks (Cheer) – Health & Human Performance
Kiersten Madison Jones* Summa Cum Laude (Cheer) – Health & Human Performance
Brionna Shaw (Cheer) – Health & Human Performance
Milan Noelle Harris Cum Laude (Volleyball) – Health & Human Performance
Bria Carlise Mullins Cum Laude (Cheer) – Health & Human Performance
Gercal Reyes (Baseball) – Health & Human Performance
Talia Smith (Volleyball) – Health & Human Performance
Emory Stephens Magna Cum Laude (Baseball) – Health & Human Performance
Kennedi Wallace (Volleyball) – Health & Human Performance
Natalie Onozie  (Volleyball) -Nursing
Coby Matthews (Football/Video) – Mass Communication
Senai Chandler (SEEL) - Marketing
Jasmine Dixon (SEEL) – Mass Communication
Jesiah Taylor (SEEL) – Mass Communication
Ariel White (Athletic Training) – Nursing
Kyla Percell (SEEL) – Criminal Justice
DeAsia Ivey (Football/EQ) – Psychology

 
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football, with all teams competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.