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Meet the Mid: Junior Linebacker Khalil Crawford

Name: Khalil Crawford

Year: Junior

Position: LB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 220

Hometown: Prattville, Ala.

High School: Lakeland Senior High School (FL) 

Major: General Science

Why did you choose Navy? To challenge myself and to reach my full potential.  

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  The Brotherhood is unmatched.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play B-back, because I played it in high school.

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

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  English, because I enjoy class discussions.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Differential Equations, that's all I have to say
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Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Lt. Col. Brian Earp because he really cares for his students even outside of the classroom.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Tik Tok, there's just so much good content on there.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Druski because he's a funny man.

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose? Kai Puailoa-Rojas, Matt Peters, Romaine Robinson and Daniel Jones because they are always fun to be around.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse, it's just a cool sport and I know a lot of the players on the team.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Baseball, because that was my second sport growing up.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Not Wrong Now - Nba Youngboy

What is your dream vacation?  Beach vacation to the Abacos in the Bahamas (again).

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  12

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? High quality competition
 
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote:  "It's freakin hard as crap to win"
 
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Passionate 
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why?  Anton Hall Jr., the man can move.

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Matt Peters, he's acclimated at his new position now (CB).

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Eavan Gibbons, he just keeps coming back for more and loves big collisions.
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why?  Will Harbour, he stays the course.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why?  Tai Lavatai, because he's been getting healthy this off-season.

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why?  Rayuan Lane, he's a freak athlete.

What are you most looking forward to in 2022? Winning the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy
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Players Mentioned

Khalil Crawford

#50 Khalil Crawford

LB
6' 1"
Junior
Eavan Gibbons

#11 Eavan Gibbons

Bandit
5' 10"
Junior
Anton Hall Jr.

#34 Anton Hall Jr.

FB
5' 8"
Sophomore
Will Harbour

#54 Will Harbour

LB
6' 1"
Junior
Daniel Jones

#29 Daniel Jones

SB
5' 9"
Junior
Tai Lavatai

#1 Tai Lavatai

QB
6' 2"
Junior
Kai  Puailoa-Rojas

#21 Kai Puailoa-Rojas

SB
6' 0"
Junior
Romaine Robinson

#4 Romaine Robinson

CB
5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Khalil Crawford

#50 Khalil Crawford

6' 1"
Junior
LB
Eavan Gibbons

#11 Eavan Gibbons

5' 10"
Junior
Bandit
Anton Hall Jr.

#34 Anton Hall Jr.

5' 8"
Sophomore
FB
Will Harbour

#54 Will Harbour

6' 1"
Junior
LB
Daniel Jones

#29 Daniel Jones

5' 9"
Junior
SB
Tai Lavatai

#1 Tai Lavatai

6' 2"
Junior
QB
Kai  Puailoa-Rojas

#21 Kai Puailoa-Rojas

6' 0"
Junior
SB
Romaine Robinson

#4 Romaine Robinson

5' 9"
Junior
CB