Name:  Kyle Jacob

Year: Sophomore

Position:  LB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 225

Hometown: Paramus, N.J.

High School: Paramus

Major: Quantitative Economics

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I want to be a Marine because of the mindset they have and the way they carry themselves as people. I feel like their culture fits me best.

Why did you choose Navy?  It was a great opportunity to play at the highest level of college football and understand that I was going to set myself up for success in the future and for my future family. Lastly, to be a part of something  bigger than myself.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  Navy Football is built on effort, toughness and trust. We risk our bodies for the brother next to us. There is no other team in the country that has the love and bond we share. It's all about we and not me!

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Definitely Free Safety because I played it in high school and it was a lot of fun to be able to control the secondary and see the play developing from deep. Also there's nothing like  coming down fast and laying the wood from back there. 

'If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose?  Penn State.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Cyber Security because everything about it is confusing.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Capt. Martinez because he knows how to teach and he cared about the class a lot. He made Calculus easier for me.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Twitter because it's funny.

Favorite person to follow on social media?  Elon Musk

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?:  Nazir Rogers, Colin Ramos, Nolan Barber and Marcus Bleazard because it is hilarious when they are together.

 Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football?  Men's Lacrosse.

 If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Wrestling, because it's fun and I did it in high school.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Dreams and Nightmares (Meek MIll)

What is your dream vacation?  Bora Bora

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  4 teams

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  Playing high level competition that are located all over the country.

Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote:  "It's not what you do that matters, it's how you do it"

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Selfless

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022? Maquel Haywood

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022? Nolan Barber

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why?  Every player on our team is tough.

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Logan Point, because of his work ethic.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why? Tai Lavatai, because he is the leader of the offense.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why?  Mbiti Williams, because he is going to be a lockdown corner.

What are you most looking forward to in 2022?: Winning the CIC, Winning the AAC, Winning a New Year's Bowl and celebrating them with all my brothers.