Name: Jake Cossavella
Year: Junior
Position: Left Tackle
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 260
Hometown: Orange, Calif.
High School: Orange Lutheran HS
Major: General Engineering
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine Ground/Aviation because I respect the traditions of the Marine Corps and want to be a part of it.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because I wanted to secure my future for my family and I wanted to be with a group of guys that valued something as much as I do.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It's a big sacrifice, but it will be the best decision you ever make.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Defensive End, because I played it in Pop Warner and high school and its fun to rush the passer.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? San Diego State so my family can come to the game.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Plebe year English, had Maj Schueman as my teacher.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Dynamics. Lots of math and equations.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Maj Schueman. He does a really good job connecting military lessons and leadership and course material.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? James Harrison. Motivation.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football? Lacrosse.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play? Rugby
If you had to be quarantined with three people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose? Brandon Moore, James Romo and
Luke Coleman
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Highway to Hell
What is your dream vacation? Surfing in Southern California
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 really good teams unlike Army
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: It's freakin hard to win!
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Warrior
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021? Tai Lavatai
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021? Will Harbour
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Diego Fagot. He is an animal on the field.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Mike Salisbury. He is a leader on and off the field and he gets after it every single day.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021? Chance Warren
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021? Diego Fagot
What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? You have to know your "why" every single day.
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Crowds back in the stadium.
