Name: Turner Stepp
Year: Sophomore
Position: Striker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 206
Hometown: Decatur, Ala.
High School: Decatur
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Fly Jets, because I want to go fast.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because I wanted the challenge. I saw the great opportunities it would bring and the places it could take me.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? I would tell them to stay locked in, especially during plebe year. This place is going to knock you down and you just have to keep getting back up each time.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play QB. I used to spin the rock a time or two back in high school and the triple seems really fun to run.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Boise State. I have always wanted to play on the blue turf.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Naval History, because my teacher was awesome and the subject matter was really interesting.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry 2 was a blender.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LT Anderson, because he's super passionate and doesn't hold anything back when talking to his students.
Favorite form of social media? Instagram
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Dan Crenshaw, because he's a smart man.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?: Jordan Sanders, Kyle Jacob, Luke Thiemann and Nazir Rogers, because I don't think I've ever laughed more at the dinner table than I do with them.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Men's Lacrosse, because it's sick to watch and a lot of my friends play. Women's Lacrosse is also really fun to watch as well.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would play baseball. I was recruited out of high school as a pitcher. There's nothing better than being on the bump just absolutely dealing with all eyes on you.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Any EDM mix. Probably Navy Lacrosse pregame mix. That thing goes hard.
What is your dream vacation? Surf Trip to Indonesia
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? Playing against some of the best players in the country and competing against high caliber competition.
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "That's freakin horse crap"
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why? Maquel Haywood, because he's such a threat to any defense.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Colin Ramos, because he's what we call a dude.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Every player on our team is tough. Knowing what every guy goes through here daily that can't be denied.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Eavan Gibbons, because of how hard he works.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why? Maquel Haywood, because no one will stop him.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why? Nick Straw, because he's a textbook on how to play defense.
What are you most looking forward to in 2022? September 3rd when the whistle blows.
