Bobby Jon Drinkard

Bobby Jon Drinkard is a contestant from and.

At the time, Drinkard was regarded by Probst as one of the hardest working Survivors ever, and became the first person to lose a fire-making challenge prior to the merge.

Profile
Born and raised in Troy, Alabama, Bobby Jon Drinkard graduated from Charles Henderson High School, where he lettered in football. He was also a member of the Future Farmers of American for four years. After high school, Drinkard was accepted at Troy State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations/Print Journalism in 2003. He was previously employed as a personal trainer, lifeguard and farmer. In the Spring of 2003, Drinkard was voted Alabama's most eligible bachelor by Cosmopolitan Magazine. He enjoys hunting, fishing, lifting weights, running, going to concerts and reading the bible. He describes himself as determined, bold and righteous. His perfect day begins with a workout, followed by fishing and then grilling with family and friends in the evening. His father is his hero because Drinkard believes he leads by example and never complains. Drinkard is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Currently single, Drinkard moved to Los Angeles in August, 2003 to pursue a modeling career. His birth date is May 10, 1977.

Voting History
In, the vote ended with a 2-2 tie between Bobby Jon and Angie, forcing a revote. Bobby Jon did not receive any votes at the revote.

In, the vote ended with a 2-2 tie between James and Ibrehem, forcing a revote. Bobby Jon did not change his vote at the revote.

Trivia

 * Bobby Jon is the only contestant to be eliminated from a tribe of 2 remaining castaways.
 * Bobby Jon was the only Ulong member to not be voted out (due to Ulong only being down to two people at the time).
 * Bobby Jon is one of six castaways (the others being Rob Mariano, Shii Ann Huang, Russell Swan, Michael Skupin and Francesca Hogi) that returned for a second season despite not reaching the jury stage in their original season.
 * Bobby Jon and his Ulong tribemates James Miller and Ibrehem Rahman are the first Survivor contestants from the state of Alabama.
 * Boby Jon is one of seven castaways to a compete in back to back seasons (the others are Rupert Boneham, Stephenie LaGrossa, Amanda Kimmel, James Clement, Russell Hantz, and Malcolm Freberg).
 * However, Bobby Jon is the only one of these 7 to not make the Final 7 in any participated season.