Name: Randy Franklin
Year: Sophomore
Position: Free Safety
Height: 6-0
Weight: 203
Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C.
High School: E. E. Smith High School
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Navy pilot, because of the friendly camaraderie within the community
Why did you choose Navy? It was the best decision for me and my family
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? We are built different here so be prepared to give nothing but your best every single day
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? A-back, running back was the first position I ever played
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? North Carolina A&T, because that's where my sister graduated from
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Leadership class taught me a lot about how to handle situations I'm not comfortable being in.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus 2. Series and Sequences were not my friend.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Captain Jamison is a really cool guy and starts the class off with ice breakers
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram is where most of my friends can be found
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Inky Johnson for motivation
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Eavan Gibbons, Marcus Moore, Camari Williams and Kroy Myers
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse, I have a lot of friends on the team
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Track, I was always a sprinter
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Viral Moment by Lil durk
What is your dream vacation? Tokyo
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? Competition every week
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: It's hard to win
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022? Maquel Haywood
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022? Jianni Woodson-Brooks
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Eavan Gibbons
What player epitomizes Navy Football? John Marshall
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022? Tai Lavatai
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022? John Marshall
