Name: Jake Lusk 

 

Nickname: Lusko 

 

Year: 2026

 

Position: DT

 

Height: 6'3

 

Weight: 250

 

Hometown: Johnstown, Ohio 

 

High School: Johnstown-Monroe

 

Major: History

 

Why did you choose Navy?  I chose Navy so I could be set up for life

 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? We are the closest team in the nation.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would play quarterback, because I have never held the ball that much.

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, because I used to go to games when I was younger.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  History, not a lot of homework and is interesting to listen to 

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Calculus 2 because they mix numbers with letters

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Major Dalton because he screams and yells and is very down to earth

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   Bleacher Report so I can see the highlights from all of the games.

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Jacob Busic, Alistair Larson, Breyden Byrd, Trey Jamison 

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

 

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Basketball, because I have the most experience

 

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Over by Drake 

What is your dream vacation? The Maldives

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?   12

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  Not having to travel to the west coast 

Favorite Coach Newberry Saying:  TEAM me

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Versatile 

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Intense 

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Fierce 

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023?  Blake Horvath

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Clay Cromwell

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

What player epitomizes Navy Football?   Josh Pena 

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

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023?  Donald Berniard

What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Being on the field with my brothers