NFF National Scholar-Athletes
Chandon Sullivan, DB – Georgia State University
Journalism – 3.84 GPA
Head Coach: Shawn Elliott | Athletics Director: Charlie Cobb
Faculty Athletics Representative: George Pierce
Georgia State’s all-time career leader in interceptions, Chandon Sullivan is equally impressive for his academic pursuits. Described by head coach Shawn Elliott as “the perfect example of a student-athlete,” Sullivan has parlayed his success on and off the field into becoming the Panthers’ first-ever NFF National Scholar-Athlete.
Boasting a 3.84 GPA in journalism, Sullivan is a two-time First Team Academic All-District selection and a three-time member of the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List. On pace to graduate in May 2018, he is a five-time Dean’s List honoree and has been named to the Georgia State Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. In 2015, he was named a Sun Belt Student-Athlete of the Week among all conference sports.
This season, Sullivan is tied for the team lead with four pass breakups and recorded a team-best 10 tackles in a win over Louisiana-Monroe. The Winder, Ga., native has posted 24 tackles during his senior campaign and is helping the Panthers stay on pace to become bowl-eligible for just the second time in program history.
A two-time All-Sun Belt defensive back, the team captain is Georgia State’s career leader with six interceptions and 23 passes defended. In 2016, Sullivan registered three interceptions, including one versus Wisconsin that led to a drive where GSU took the lead on the No. 9 Badgers. With the three-year letterman as the leader in the secondary, the Panthers were the only FBS team that didn’t allow an offensive play longer than 50 yards last season.
Sullivan is a stalwart in the community, participating in numerous activities in Atlanta and surrounding areas. A regular speaker at local elementary schools and the Warren Boys and Girls Club, he also reads to children and teaches them about living a healthy lifestyle. Sullivan assisted with a clinic for the Gresham Park Youth Football Association and helped with a clean-up project at Belvedere Community Garden, which feeds families in need.
All stats as of Nov. 1, 2017.
