Name:  Deondrae Williams

Year: Senior

Position: Defensive Tackle

Height: 6'1

Weight: 270

Hometown: Phenix City, Ala.

High School: Smiths Station High School

Major: Oceanography

What do you want to do after graduation?  Marine Ground

Why did you choose Navy?  I knew that it would be a great opportunity to set myself up for success in life.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? If you're not willing to put in the work to get better and be good teammate then this place isn't for you.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Fullback because you have to be one of the toughest dudes on offense to play that position.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why?  Probably Auburn because of how close they are to home and it would be amazing to play in front of family and friends again.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Leadership because of all the different topics we would talk about.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  EE. If you missed one day for any reason you were behind by a week.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? CDR Ledford, he made class enjoyable to go to.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Easily Twitter, its always the first app I get on every day.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Karlous Miller, he is was one of the funniest people I see on Twitter on a daily basis.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  My favorite sport to follow is track because I have a lot of friends on the team and I just enjoy watching track events.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Track, outside of football it was my favorite sport.

If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? John Kelly, KeAndre Harper, Daniel Taylor and James Harris, there would always be something going on in that room and everybody's got jokes.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Set it Off - Lil Boosie

What is your dream vacation?  Fiji

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  8

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? We get to play good quality teams.

Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote:  THIS IS HORSE CRAP!!

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Tough

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why?  Daniel Jones, because he's showing up with his speed and quickness that will shock a lot of people.

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Dre Grace is proving he can man cover any receiver and I'm excited to see how the season goes for him.

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Mike Salisbury, everybody on the team will agree with that.

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?  Kevin Brennan because he is always holding the standard.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why?  Chance Warren, just wait and see

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why? Diego Fagot, because it's Diego.

What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? Never to take anything or anyone for granted.

What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Being able to enjoy life.