Name: Chris Smith 

Year: Junior

Position: Fullback

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 220 

Hometown: Mount Airy, Md.

What do you want to do after graduation and why?: Marine Corps, because Marines are warriors. 

Why did you choose Navy?: I wanted to serve my country and play football

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?: It is one of the best decisions you will ever make 

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? : Defensive end, because it is the best position in football and you get to hit people every play

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? : LSU, because I want to play in Death Valley 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?:  History, because I like learning about war 

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?:  Physics because it does not make sense sometimes 

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?: Dr. Hartley because he brings a passion to class that is unmatched 

Favorite form of social media and why?: Instagram, because I like to keep up with certain Pastors

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?: The Washington Football Team, because it keeps me updated on the team. (Future Super Bowl Champs)

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?: Men's Lacrosse, because those guys are my dawgs

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?: Lacrosse, because it's a lot of fun to play (Chris started on the lacrosse team before coming over to the football team)

If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why?: Josh Adams, Terrell Adams, Joshua Pena and Maasai Maynor, because we could talk about Jesus all day.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? : N/A I am praying

What is your dream vacation? : A week in the mountains of Tennessee

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? : 6 (1 and 2 get a bye)

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?: How spread out all the teams are. We have teams from Dallas to Philadelphia.

Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: Do not be a knucklehead

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Perseverance

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? : Issac Ruoss, because he is going to have a great year 

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why?: Johnny Hodges, because he is a beast waiting to be unleashed

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why?: Mike Salisbury because he never complains about anything 

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?: Mike Salisbury because he does his job, chooses the right, and never complains

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why?: Whoever is QB1 because he will lead us to victory

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why?: Kevin Brennan, because he hustles like no other 

What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? : God is always in control, Jesus is truly the only way.

What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? : Going to church in person