A Large Number Of Pro Athletes Are From Georgia
In late 2020, market data company Gitnux reported that, “4.06% of NFL players in 2020 preseason rosters were from Georgia.” Presently, in addition to football players, Georgia is also where many other professional athletes are from.
In recent years we’ve seen sports betting become legal and popular in many states. As a result, sites like OLBG Sports Betting Community have dug into data on cities and states where pro athletes are coming from. For example, OLBG found that Atlanta ranks 8th as the city where NBA players are from, with 49 players.
In addition, Offers recognized Georgia as one of the most athletic states in the country. “Georgia, which ranks third, has a whopping 107 professional athletes born there, with 78 playing in the NFL,” they said.
Then, at the start of this past 2023 NFL season, The Action Network published a report that included a graphic illustrating how many NFL players were from each state. They said 68 players were from Georgia.
We know the Philadelphia Eagles have been jokingly called the Georgia Bulldogs of the NFL due to the number of players from this college football powerhouse that the Eagles have drafted. However, widening the lens here, let’s take a fun look at the current landscape all of professional sports.
These Professional Athletes Are From Georgia
We will stay in the NFL to start. Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb is from Cedartown. He then stayed in state of course, playing for the Bulldogs before being drafted and moving north to Ohio. Staying with the Browns, their quarterback is from Georgia as well. Deshaun Watson is from Gainesville.
In the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder is from Villa Rica. Two-time NBA champion and current Denver Nuggets shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is from Thomaston. However, the biggest name in the NBA, from Georgia, also has one of the biggest contracts. That recognition goes to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was born in Atlanta and then attended Wheeler High School in Marietta.
In Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer is from Atlanta. The Texas Rangers utility man, Jared Walsh also hails from the Peach State. In addition, both also went to the University of Georgia.
Though he’s currently a scout for the Minnesota Wild, Mark Mowers played in the NHL for ten years. He was born in Decatur.
Georgia’s pride in pro sports will seemingly continue well into the future. The Georgia Bulldogs offense alone is projected to have two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL draft. Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey are the names to look out for. In addition, McConkey grew up in Chatsworth.
How Much Masters Prize Money Every Golfer Made in 2024
1. Scottie Scheffler - $3.6 million
66-72-71-68 277 -11
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2. Ludvig Aberg - $2.16 million
73-69-70-69 281 -7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Ludvig Åberg of Sweden plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Tommy Fleetwood - $1,040,000
72-71-72-69 284 -4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tommy Fleetwood of England and his caddie line up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Max Homa - $1,040,000
67-71-73-73 284 -4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Max Homa of the United States walks to the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Collin Morikawa - $1,040,000
71-70-69-74 284 -4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Collin Morikawa of the United States walks to the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T6. Cameron Smith - $695,000
71-72-72-71 286 -2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Cameron Smith of Australia reacts after making par on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T6. Bryson DeChambeau - $695,000
65-73-75-73 286 -2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
8. Xander Schauffele - $620,000
72-72-70-73 287 -1
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T9. Will Zalatoris - $540,000
70-77-72-69 288 Even
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Will Zalatoris of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T9. Tyrrell Hatton - $540,000
72-74-73-69 288 Even
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts after missing a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T9. Cameron Young - $540,000
70-73-72-73 288 Even
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Cameron Young of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T12. Matthieu Pavon - $405,000
70-73-74-72 289 +1
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Matthieu Pavon of France plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T12. Patrick Reed - $405,000
74-70-73-72 289 +1
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Patrick Reed of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T12. Adam Schenk - $405,000
73-71-72-73 289 +1
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Adam Schenk of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T12. Cam Davis - $405,000
69-72-73-75 289 +1
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Cam Davis of Australia reacts after making birdie on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T16. Sepp Straka - $310,000
73-71-74-72 290 +2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Sepp Straka of Austria selects a club from his bag on the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T16. Chris Kirk - $310,000
74-75-68-73 290 +2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Chris Kirk of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T16. Byeong Hun An - $310,000
70-73-72-75 290 +2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Byeong Hun An of South Korea lines up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T16. Nicolai Hojgaard - $310,000
67-73-74-76 290 +2
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark reacts after making birdie on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T20. Taylor Moore - $250,000
71-75-75-70 291 +3
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Taylor Moore of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T20. Lucas Glover - $250,000
71-73-72-75 291 +3
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Lucas Glover of the United States reacts after making par on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Keegan Bradley - $175,500
78-71-74-69 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on from the second green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Min Woo Lee - $175,500
74-74-75-69 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Min Woo Lee of Australia looks on from the 11th hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Harris English - $175,500
72-74-75-71 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Harris English of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Adam Scott - $175,500
76-74-70-72 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the bunker on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T22. Rory McIlroy - $175,500
71-77-71-73 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T22. Joaquin Niemann - $175,500
70-78-71-73 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Joaquín Niemann of Chile lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Matthew Fitzpatrick - $175,500
71-73-73-75 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Matt Fitzpatrick of England lines up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Patrick Cantlay - $175,500
71-75-70-76 292 +4
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Patrick Cantlay of the United States plays his shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Tom Kim - $124,200
72-78-77-66 293 +5
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Jason Day - $124,200
75-73-76-69 293 +5
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Jason Day of Australia plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T30. Si Woo Kim - $124,200
72-78-77-70 293 +5
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T30. J.T. Poston - $124,200
75-74-74-70 293 +5
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: J.T. Poston of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Rickie Fowler - $124,200
76-74-71-72 293 +5
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Rickie Fowler of the United States walks off the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T35. Kurt Kitayama - $103,000
71-73-82-68 294 +6
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Kurt Kitayama of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T35. Camilo Villegas - $103,000
74-75-76-69 294 +6
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Camilo Villegas of Colombia lines up a putt on the second green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T35. Akshay Bhatia - $103,000
72-75-74-73 294 +6
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Akshay Bhatia of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Russell Henley - $86,000
73-77-74-71 295 +7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Russell Henley of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T38. Corey Conners - $86,000
70-76-76-73 295 +7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Corey Conners of Canada lines up a putt on the third green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Hideki Matsuyama - $86,000
75-74-71-74 295 +7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the third green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Luke List - $86,000
75-75-71-74 295 +7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Luke List of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T38. Ryan Fox - $86,000
69-74-77-75 295 +7
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Ryan Fox of New Zealand plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T43. Phil Mickelson - $72,000
73-75-74-74 296 +8
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Phil Mickelson of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T43. Shane Lowry - $72,000
73-74-75-74 296 +8
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Denny McCarthy - $57,200
74-74-79-70 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Denny McCarthy of the United States reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Jose Maria Olazabal - $57,200
77-73-75-72 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Brooks Koepka - $57,200
73-73-76-75 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Sahith Theegala - $57,200
74-74-74-75 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Sahith Theegala of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Jon Rahm - $57,200
73-76-72-76 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Jon Rahm of Spain plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Danny Willett - $57,200
68-75-76-78 297 +9
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Danny Willett of England lines up a putt on the third green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
51. Grayson Murray - $49,200
76-74-78-70 298 +10
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Grayson Murray of the United States reacts on the second green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
52. Eric Cole - $48,000
73-72-81-73 299 +11
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Eric Cole of the United States plays his shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T53. Adam Hadwin - $46,800
75-73-82-70 300 +12
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Adam Hadwin of Canada reacts after making par 2during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T53. (a) Neal Shipley - $0
71-76-80-73 300 +12 (Amateurs are not eligible for prize money)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Amateur Neal Shipley of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Jake Knapp - $44,400
74-76-78-73 301 +13
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Jake Knapp of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Erik Van Rooyen - $44,400
71-76-78-76 301 +13
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Erik van Rooyen of South Africa plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Tony Finau - $44,400
71-78-72-80 301 +13
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tony Finau of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T58. Vijay Singh - $41,400
75-73-82-72 302 +14
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Vijay Singh of Fiji plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T58. Thorbjorn Olesen - $41,400
71-79-77-75 302 +14
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Thorbjørn Olesen of Denmark plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
60. Tiger Woods - $39,600
73-72-82-77 304 +16
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
