Meet the Mid: Sophomore Fullback Alex Tecza

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Name: Alex Tecza

Nickname: AT/A-Train

Year: 2026

Position: Fullback

Height: 6'0

Weight: 200

Hometown: Pittsburgh

High School: Mt. Lebanon

Major: Cyber Operations

What do you want to do after graduation and why? After my military commitment I want to work for the CIA

Why did you choose Navy?  The opportunities

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? This place sets you up for success like no other

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Receiver, seems like a fun position to play

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Penn State, they are my childhood team

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Cyber, it's my major

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry, lots of concepts and equations

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LT Sloat, just a great guy

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Barstool Sports, they always post something interesting

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Liam Barbee, Peter Roll, Eli Heidenreich and Shane Reynolds

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse, I also played lacrosse in high school

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Lacrosse, I was an All-American lacrosse player in high school

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Rumors by Gucci Mane

What is your dream vacation? Bora Bora

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  16

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

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

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Versatile

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Physical

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Tough

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

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Andrew Duhart

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Kyle Jacobs

What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Liam Barbee

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

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023? Will Harbour

What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Notre Dame in Dublin

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Players Mentioned

#45 Daba Fofana: FB; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#54 Will Harbour: LB; 6' 1"; Junior

#34 Kyle Jacob: LB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#51 Liam Barbee: LB; 6' 0"; Freshman

#13 Andrew Duhart: CB; 5' 10"; Freshman

#40 Eli Heidenreich: SB; 6' 0"; Freshman

#37 Shane Reynolds: FB; 6' 1"; Freshman

#35 Peter Roll: S; 6' 0"; Freshman

#46 Alex Tecza: FB; 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#45 Daba Fofana
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: FB

#54 Will Harbour
: 6' 1"; Junior
: LB

#34 Kyle Jacob
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: LB

#51 Liam Barbee
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: LB

#13 Andrew Duhart
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: CB

#40 Eli Heidenreich
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: SB

#37 Shane Reynolds
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: FB

#35 Peter Roll
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: S

#46 Alex Tecza
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: FB