Name: Ajani Cuevas-Gillis
Year: Sophomore
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 201
Hometown: Ashburn, Va.
High School: Stone Bridge High School
Major: Political Science
What do you want to do after graduation and why? I plan on service selecting Marine Ground because when my football career is over I still want to have an active lifestyle.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose to come to Navy because I wanted to be a part of something that will challenge me to be a better man than I was the day before.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? You are not just a football player here at the academy.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would most likely play wide receiver because of my skill set
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? I would choose to play the University of Maryland because I think it would be a great in-state rivalry.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? I really enjoyed my Topics in Film and Production class, we watched a lot of movies that were very interesting.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry is extremely difficult due to the amount of formulas and chemical concepts that you have to remember.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Major Meents, who taught my Calculus II class, has been my favorite instructor so far due to his teaching style and extreme patience.
Favorite form of social media and why? I like instagram because it allows you the opportunity to meet all types of people.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? One of my favorite people to follow on social media is @iamdesibanks because he is hilarious.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? I enjoy following the women's basketball and lacrosse teams because I have a lot of friends that play on those teams.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I can see myself being a part of the men's basketball team because of my ball handling skills and jump shot.
If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? I would want to be quarantined with Khalil Crawford, Kai Rojas, Ari Rodriguez and Xavier Mcdonald because they would keep my morale up.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Green Dot by NBA YoungBoy
What is your dream vacation? Trip to Bora Bora
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? I think there should be at least 12 teams in the FBS Playoffs
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The amount of talent and competition throughout all the teams
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "Choose the right"
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Dedicated
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? Joshua Pena due to the amount of work I see this guy putting in during the off-season. I'm excited to see him reap the benefits of all his hard work.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Jacob Busic, because he had a good spring
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Donald Berniard, because of how physical you have to be in order to play nose guard
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Kevin Brennan, because he always chooses the right and cares about his teammates.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why? Mychal Cooper gives us strength in the passing game being such a big and long receiver. I can see him giving a lot of defensive backs trouble
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why? Diego Fagot because of his physicality up front at MIKE linebacker and his experience playing in Coach Newberry's system
What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? How important family is.
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? The football season.
