Name: Blake Horvath

Year: 2026

Position: QB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 200

Hometown: Hilliard, Ohio

High School: Hilliard Darby

Major: Operations Research

What do you want to do after graduation and why? I'm not really sure yet but I'm interested in Intel or Supply Corps at the moment.

Why did you choose Navy?  For the opportunity to play FBS football and go to such a prestigious school such as Navy.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? The Brotherhood is a special place to be.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Safety, because it's such a quick processing position like quarterback and you have a lot of opportunities to make plays.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Ohio State, I grew up a Buckey'se fan so it would be pretty sweet to play them.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Calculus 2, I had a really great teacher and he made the class enjoyable everyday and taught us a lot about being officers.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Chemistry 2, it just moves at such a fast pace and if you don't pay attention every day you're already behind.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Captain Martinez, he taught my Calculus 2 class but I feel like I learned more about how to be a good officer from him than anyone else I've met here so far.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Twitter, the highest amount of entertainment you can enjoy for free.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Pardon My Take, best podcast to listen to

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Brody Crane, Tai Lavatai, Gunney Ellis and Ronnie Gillis

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Baseball, my roommate is on the team and it's my favorite sport to watch besides football.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Baseball, I played my entire life so I think it would be cool to be out there again. 

What is your dream vacation? Italy, it's such a beautiful place and they have some great food I'd love to try.
  
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  Twelve

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? A competitive conference, any team can win top to bottom.

Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: "Stack Days"

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Relentless

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Gritty

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Uncommon

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Alex Tecza

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Jaxson Campbell

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Colin Ramos

What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Will Harbor

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2023? Daba Fofana

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023? Jacob Busic

What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Playing in Ireland of course