Name: Ebissa Sambo
Year: Junior
Position: Corner
Height: 5'10
Weight: 175
Hometown: Laurel, Md.
High School: Reservoir
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? I want to service select Aviation. My dad was an airline mechanic and I think flying would be really cool.
Why did you choose Navy? For the opportunities available to you after graduation and the chance to surround myself with goal oriented individuals.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Every day is a grind. Come ready to work.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? A-Back. I played a lot of running back/slot in high school.
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 Maryland. We're the only 2 FBS programs in MD and it would be a good match up to go against a BIG 10 school.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Leadership. One of the very few classes where I enjoyed reading the core textbook and felt it was directly applicable to my everyday life.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Thermodynamics, it's a combination of concepts you learn in physics and chemistry put together.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LCDR Gift. He has shared a lot of insight about what my life will be like in the coming years without shying away from the negatives.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram. Has all other big social media platforms put together in one.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? @Druski2funny he is pure comedy.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Men's Basketball. Pat Dorsey is a dog.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Track and Field. I ran and was a long jumper in high school
If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? Jamal Glenn, Daniel Taylor, Mark Walker and Michael McMorris. All fun guys to be around in their own ways.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Low Down - Lil Baby
What is your dream vacation? Trip to Spain
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 14 teams.
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The level of competition we go against. There is no easy week.
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "It's frickin hard to win."
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Determined
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? Daniel Jones, extremely explosive. Will turn heads when given the opportunity.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Jacob Busic, he's very hardworking and humble. Has the size and talent to be an impact player this year on defense... and he's from the DMV.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Kevin Brennan, gets after it every single day.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Jamal Glenn, shows up to work and handles his business and is willing to help others.
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 can not cheat the process
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Breaking bread with my teammates after practice.
