Name: Jackson Boyer
Year: Junior
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-4
Weight: 238
Hometown: Hartselle, Ala.
High School: Hartselle High School
Major: Political Science
What do you want to do after graduation? Aviation-Marine or Navy
Why did you choose Navy? The degree and networking you get from going to Navy sets you up for life.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Be ready to work really hard for four years, but meet some of the best people in the world.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Inside linebacker, because it's what I played in high school and I miss it… sometimes.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? UAB or Troy, since I have some friends that play for them.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Leadership and Ethics, it taught me some valuable outlooks on life.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Physics II. No explanation needed.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? It changes every semester because there are so many good professors here, but Lt. Col. Roy Nicka was probably my favorite. We still keep up with each other today.
Favorite form of social media and why? Not a huge social media guy but probably Twitter because you can get news, while also mess around on there.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Friday Beers. Electricity.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?: Colin Oco, Jacob Busic, Will Harbour and Max Meuwsen. Need the chill vibes
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Either track or basketball, both are very good programs and I have a lot of friends on both.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would probably do throwing events for outdoor track. I like all the track athletes and the meets in high school were always fun.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Free Bird guitar solo
What is your dream vacation? Japan tour
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? There are no easy games. You have to grind every week.
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: Its frickin hard to win
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why? Logan Point- he's the toughest dude on the field.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Turner Stepp- once he comes back from injury he's gonna shock some people.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Logan Point, I have never before, and never will, see that man let off the gas in anything he does.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Will Harbour, great football player, great friend and most importantly a great guy.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why? Tai Lavatai- because he's gonna go off.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why? John Marshall
What are you most looking forward to in 2022? Winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
