Name:  Marcell Gleaton
 
Year: Senior
 
Position: WR
 
Height: 6'3
 
Weight: 225
 
Hometown: Ellenwood, Ga.
 
High School: Community Christian
 
Major: English
 
What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I would like to join the Marine Corps because I find the Marines to be an athletic and highly respected field.

Why did you choose Navy?  I decided to come to Navy because of the career after graduation. This school offers the best education and connections for after graduation.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? That this school is challenging, but you have your brothers to lean on. Your brothers will help you get through those challenges.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would play Striker. Striker seems to be a very interesting and free position. Those who play Strike are always in on a play, so I would like to be a part of that.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? University of Georgia because that is my home team. I would enjoy being able to play at home and invite my family.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Topics of Film and Literature because all we do is compare books and movies to each other.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Electrical Engineering because the material in this class is not easy.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Professor Danielle O'Gorman because she makes her classes fun and interesting. She is willing to work with her students and always find a way to help them improve their grade.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Twitter because it is interesting to see what other people are thinking and hear their opinion.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  The 85 South Show because their comedy is hilarious.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Women's basketball because I have built a relationship with them through my girlfriend who played basketball.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Baseball because it is my favorite sport and I grew up playing it the most.

If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why?  Chance Warren, because his work ethic is something that everybody should have; J'arius Warren, because he is a comedian once you get to know him; Coach Bryan Fitzpatrick, because I would still want my strength coach around; and Caleb Clear, because he is also a comedian.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Atomic Dog

What is your dream vacation?  Paris, France

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  8

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The best thing is being able to play against high quality teams.

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Tough

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? Daniel Jones because his speed and athleticism will carry him a long way. Giving him the ball on the outside will be a hard thing to stop.

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Dre Grace because he has shown me that he is athletic and very confident at his position. He is capable of doing great things and making plays on defense.

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Michael Salisbury because he is just built differently. He pushes his body to a whole different level when it comes to running and lifting.

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?  Kevin Brennan because he always holds the standard. He comes to work every day and does not complain.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why?  Chance Warren because he has become faster and more athletic over this off season.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why?  Donald Berniard Jr. because he had a big impact last year and I have only seen him get better.

What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? The biggest lesson I learned was to enjoy time with my family and friends as much as I can.

What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Being able to hang out with my brothers and not have to be socially distant.