Name: Trent Shiraki
Year: Junior
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-0
Weight: 218
Hometown: Hawaii Kai, Hawai'i
High School: Punahou School
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation? Naval Flight Officer or Surface Warfare Officer
Why did you choose Navy? I chose to come here because of the opportunity to get a top tier education without my parents having to pay for college and the other opportunities that will come about as a graduate and officer
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Be ready to work and you have to have to be tough minded because it can be challenging having to juggle FBS Football, a top tier education and military obligations
If you could play another position, what position would you play? Striker
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? USC, because of their high stature in the PAC 12 and their highly sought after athletes
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Ethics because it enhances our understanding of values and lessons that are necessary for our growth to become better people and future officers.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Cyber because of the coding and scripting involved
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? My ethics teacher, Admiral McNeal, because he is very knowledgeable, is a great officer and a great man
Favorite form of social media and why? Snapchat, because it's the best way to keep in touch with my friends back home and keeps me entertained
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Boyz ii Men because they are my favorite music artists
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football? Women's Soccer
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play? Baseball
If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? William Harbour, Terrell Adams, Josh Adams and Colton Higgins because they are good people and are my brothers that I know will always have my back
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Legendary-YNW Melly
What is your dream vacation? Spain, because I love the culture and the passion the people have.
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The competitiveness in our conference is unreal and there are top tier athletes on every team
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "That's frickin horse crap!"
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Resilient
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? Maasai Maynor, because he has always been a hard worker and has the love for the game
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Sio Saipaia, because of his work ethic and he has been in the mix since his freshman year.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Michael Salisbury, because of his drive and high motor
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Diego Fagot, because of his great character, he is a tough competitor, loyal teammate and he is a natural leader.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why? Chance Warren, because of his enthusiasm for the game, his elusiveness and great speed that fits our offense.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why? Kevin Brennan because he has a nose for the ball, he is a hard hitter and knows the defense inside and out
What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? Make the most of the circumstances that lie in front of you because your attitude is the only thing that you can control.
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? The fans and the atmosphere at a game
