List of Famous people born in Virginia, United States of America

Lawrence Julius Taylor, nicknamed "L.T.", is an American former professional American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants (1981–1993) in the National Football League (NFL).

Seema Verma is an American health policy consultant and, since March 2017, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, serving in the Trump and Biden administrations. She is the founder and previous CEO of SVC, Inc., a health policy consulting firm.

David Allen Wright is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played his entire 14-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the New York Mets. He was drafted by the Mets in 2001 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on July 21, 2004 at Shea Stadium. Wright was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Kameron Darnel Chancellor is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech prior to being drafted by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. A four-time Pro Bowler, he was one of the members of their Legion of Boom defensive unit that defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. He retired in 2018 following complications from a severe neck injury he suffered the previous season.

Darren Mallory Sharper is a former American football safety and former broadcaster. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons before which Sharper played college football for the College of William & Mary. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft, and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. Sharper was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and was named to the NFL's 2000s All-Decade Team. He finished his career with 63 interceptions, sixth on the NFL's all-time leader list at the time of his retirement. His 13 defensive touchdowns are tied for the most all-time.

Sonya Alicia Curry is an American educator. She is the mother of basketball players Stephen Curry and Seth Curry.

Dean Jonathan Muhtadi is an American professional wrestler and former American professional football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Mojo Rawley. He is a seven-time WWE 24/7 Champion, and won the 2017 edition of André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Logan Lamont Thomas is an American football tight end for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). He was the starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team in the early 2010s, where he finished as the school's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns before being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He then spent time as a reserve quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants before switching to the tight end position with the Detroit Lions in 2016 and later playing for the Buffalo Bills.

William Percival Harvin III is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida, when the Gators won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Harvin also played for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. He was named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2009 and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks in 2013 over the Denver Broncos. He attended and played football for Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, where his team won the high school state championship in 2004.

Benjamin Seth Watson is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX with the team over the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints.