Name: Luke Molden
Nickname: Mo
Year:Â 2026
Position: Offensive Line
Height: 6'4
Weight: 265
Hometown:Â Newtown, Pa.
High School:Â Council Rock
Major:Â History
What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I am leaning towards marines or aviation.
Why did you choose Navy?  Opportunity to get a great education, play football at the highest level and be a part of something bigger than myselfÂ
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  It will challenge you every day but it is worth it
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Defensive Line, because I played it in high schoolÂ
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Rutgers, because I have a friend that plays there
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Naval History, because I find the material interestingÂ
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Calculus 2 because of the difficult conceptsÂ
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  Dr. Cobb, because I liked the activities and essays we didÂ
Favorite form of social media and why?  Instagram so I can keep up with my friends and the Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  The Philadelphia Eagles, because I like to know the latest newsÂ
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?:Â Â Kip Frankland, Coach Kiritsy and Admiral Buck
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Rugby, because they are really good
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Lacrosse, because it it is my next favorite sportÂ
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? HeadstrongÂ
What is your dream vacation? AustraliaÂ
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs?  12
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  Getting the opportunity to play and beat good opponentsÂ
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying:Â Â Elite E.A.T. (Effort, Attitude, Toughness)
How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense:Â ExplosiveÂ
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:Â ViolentÂ
One word to describe a Navy Football player:Â Â ToughÂ
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023?  Brandon Chatman
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Landon Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Josh Pena
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Will Harbour
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, because he always plays with 100 percent effortÂ
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Winning football games