Name: Shane Reynolds

Year: 2026

Position: B Back

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 215

Hometown: Glen Mills, Pa.

High School: Garnet Valley

Major: Cyber

What do you want to do after graduation and why? I want to fly because I like the community and I think going really fast is really cool

Why did you choose Navy?  I wanted to be able to develop myself as a leader and be a part of something that's bigger than myself. I wanted to be able to challenge myself and also have a chance to serve my country

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  It has to be for you, you should understand the importance of the decision and the good that you are doing by coming here.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would want to play QB because those guys are always the coolest guys on the team and I always thought i could air it out

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 play Arizona State because i love that area and that trip would be very cool

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Cyber because we get to hack into things and see the behind the scenes stuff

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Chemistry because it is like every class combined into one.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Lt. Goldenberg because he is a very relatable guy and he always keeps it real. His classes are always very fun and keeps me engaged

Favorite form of social media and why?   Instagram because the instagram reels always have some of the craziest videos 

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Danny Duncan because he's always doing something crazy in public or just posting some random funny content

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Lt Goldenberg, Gunny Ellis, Former Navy FB player Mitch West and Peter Roll

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Wrestling and lacrosse because my two best friends from high school are on those teams

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Basketball because I think basketball is the coolest sport ever and the most fun to play.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Anything country

What is your dream vacation?  Australia

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  32

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  Very underrated 

Favorite Coach Newberry Saying:  It's not the tough times that last it's the tough people

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Fast and physical 

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Violent

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Gritty

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

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Kyle Jacob

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

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?  Jacob Busic, he is an animal

What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Getting another opportunity to go to work each day with my brothers.