Name: Landon Robinson

Nickname: Lando

Year: 2026

Position: Nose Guard

Height: 6'0

Weight: 255

Hometown: Copley, Ohio

High School: Copley High School

Major: Cyber Operations

What do you want to do after graduation and why? I am interested in service selecting Marine Cyber or Naval Aviation because it really interests me and I will use those skills learned throughout my entire career even after the military.

Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because it embodies the core values that I respect as a person and an opportunity to give back to my country.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  I would tell them that they will be joining a phenomenal program rooted in developing their players in all aspects of life.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play linebacker because it is the General of the Defense and has the opportunity to make plays all around the field. 

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? I would love to play Ohio State because they are back home and would be great competition that would make us better overall. 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? My favorite class would be Cyber Security because it is very interesting and teaches us values that I have never had the opportunity to learn before.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? I believe the hardest class I have taken so far is Calculus 2 because there are many applications that It builds on from years of math classes.  

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  My favorite teacher would be my chemistry teacher Lt. Cmdr. Marks, because he was an amazing teacher that not only taught me about chemistry but about what life is like in the fleet.

Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, because I can keep up with how all of my friends are doing all around the world.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why? David Goggins because he has a lot of motivational videos and always knows how to get the blood pumping.

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose? Gunny Elis, Coach P.J. Volker, Will Harbour and Colin Ramos

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Wrestling, because it is really fun and I used to do it in high school.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would most likely do track because I also did it in high school.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Twizzy Rich by Yeat

What is your dream vacation? Maui, Hawaii
  
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? I believe 8 teams should make the Playoffs.

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The amazing competition that we play all around the country. 

Favorite Coach Newberry Saying:  "This program is all about trust"

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Fast, aggressive, adaptable.

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Elite EAT (effort, attitude and toughness), aggressive, relentless.

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Tough

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

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Justin Reed

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Eavan Gibbins

What player epitomizes Navy Football? Will Harbour

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

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

What are you most looking forward to in 2023?  I'm  looking forward to the product of the hard work that we have put in this past year.