Naval Academy Athletics

Meet the Mid: Sophomore Fullback Thomas Marshall

Football | 8/10/2022 10:43:00 AM

Name:  Thomas Marshall

Year: Sophomore

Position: Fullback

Height: 5-11

Weight: 202

Hometown: Douglasville, Ga.

High School: South Paulding High School

Major: Political Science

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  Surface Warfare, so I can travel the world.

Why did you choose Navy?  The family aspect and the benefits after graduation were unbeatable.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  If you want a second family, commit to Navy

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Linebacker, I played all over the place on defense in high school and low-key miss it.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Wofford College so I can play against my younger brother.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Anything in English. Stem classes are not the move.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Plebe year it was Chemistry. Nobody knew what they were doing so you couldn't even work with peers.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LCDR Cathro, because she made math understandable.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Twitter before mine got hacked. The content is unmatched.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Kanye West for the random posts/spams.

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?: The Superintendent, Commandant, Deputy Commandant and Brigade Master Chief so I could pick their brains.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball. It was my first love.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Club basketball, because I played in high school.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Who Want Smoke?? by Nardo Wick

What is your dream vacation?  Anywhere tropical

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  8

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The competition

Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "Winning is freaking hard you guys"

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Underdog

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why?   Maquel Haywood, he showed spurts of what he can do on special teams last year and it's only up from there.

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Jianni Woodson-Brooks, straight dog that hasn't really been seen on the defensive side of the ball yet so he's gonna be an unpleasant surprise for opponents.

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Logan Point, because he's bat shit crazy.

What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?  Will Harbor, he's an extremely hard worker who loves the grind.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why?  Tai Lavatai, everything starts and ends with him.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why?  Rayuan Lane, he has a nose for the ball and is a textbook ball hawk so I anticipate him making plays against the run and air frequently.

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Players Mentioned

#24 Maquel Haywood: SB; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#1 Tai Lavatai: QB; 6' 2"; Junior

#42 Thomas Marshall: FB; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#38 Logan Point: FB; 5' 11"; Sophomore

#52 Jianni Woodson-Brooks: LB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#24 Maquel Haywood
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: SB

#1 Tai Lavatai
: 6' 2"; Junior
: QB

#42 Thomas Marshall
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: FB

#38 Logan Point
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: FB

#52 Jianni Woodson-Brooks
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: LB