Name: Eli Heidenreich
Nickname: B-Rab
Year: 2026
Position: Slot Back
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 198
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: Mt. Lebanon
Major: Cyber Operations
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Commission as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps
Why did you choose Navy? I've had multiple family members who have served in the Navy, so serving in the military was always something I had an interest in. On top of that, playing for a storied program like Navy was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? There is no school in the country with a better pairing of academics and football than the United States Naval Academy.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Safety - I played it in high school and sometimes I miss playing defense
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 - I have a bunch of buddies on the team. It would be fun to beat them.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Cyber Security - It's a broad course that covers a ton of interesting topics
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry 2 - It's a subject that has a lot of difficult topics
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Cmdr. Angichio - he is hilarious and made his class very engaging
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, because my dad always sends me funny videos
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Joe Rogan because of all the interesting people and topics that are covered on his podcast.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Peter Roll, Alex Tecza, Shane Reynolds and Liam Barbee
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Rugby, because I have a few friends on the team
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Baseball because I played it growing up and really enjoy it
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Shook Ones, Pt. II by Mobb Deep
What is your dream vacation? Skiing in the Alps
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The competition is great
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: Elite EAT (Effort, Attitude and 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: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Teddy Gleaton
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Landon Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Eavan Gibbons
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? Jacob Busic
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Winning the CIC Trophy
