Name: Brandon Chatman
 
Nickname: Chat
 
Year: 2026
 
Position: Slot Back
 
Height: 5'8
 
Weight: 165
 
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
 
High School: Calvary Christian Academy
 
Major: Cyber Operations
 
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine cyber. Once I'm out of the military I will want to get into cyber security and own my own company.


Why did you choose Navy?  Navy was the only FBS school that gave me a shot. Navy gave me the opportunity to get a free education, play FBS football and be financially secure in the future.


What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? You better be a dawg, because this isn't for the weak.


If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play cornerback so I could lock the best receivers up.


If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Georgia Bulldogs, I want a shot at the defending champions.


Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Calculus 2 because my teacher Cmdr. Cathro is a great teacher and the way she teaches it motivates me to learn math.


Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry 2 because it's very technical and there's a lot that goes into it. It is quite the struggle.
 
Favorite form of social media and why?  Instagram. because all my friends use it.


Favorite person to follow on social media and why? My mom, because I love to see the support she gives me when I post and I love to see her smile.
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball, because some of my best friends are on that team.


If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Golf, because it's a fun and calming game.


What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Go Win by TNS Kai


What is your dream vacation? A nice trip to Bora Bora.


How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  16


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


Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: Elite Eat (effort, attitude, toughness)


How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Explosive, Effective and Fast


How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: They remind me of the old Seattle Seahawks Legion of Boom.


One word to describe a Navy Football player: Hungry


Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Tedros Gleaton


Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? James Perkins


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


What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Eavan Gibbons


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


Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023? Rayuan Lane. He works hard.


What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Going to the AAC Championship and a Bowl Game.