Football | 7/21/2023 3:10:00 PM
Name: Roderic Lewis
Nickname: RJ
Year: 2026
Position: Safety
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
High School: Memphis University School
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why?: Marine Corps
Why did you choose Navy?: I wanted a financially stable life after football and I thought that this opportunity would secure it.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?: The bond that the Navy football team has is unmatched anywhere; from the troubles of plebe summer and the academic year to grinding every day for football. It's the closest group of guys in the country.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?: Wide receiver because I played it in high school.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?: WE WANT BAMA
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?: Cyber because the labs are fun.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus 2, I don't know why it's that hard but it is
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Professor Kraft, he's funny.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, because the memes and reels are relatable.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Druski, because he is hilarious.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Coach Eric Lewis, Marcus Moore, Gunny Ellis and Willie Collins.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball, because that's my second favorite sport.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Basketball, because I played it in high school.
What is your dream vacation? Barbados
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 16
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The competition is at the highest
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: Let's keep stacking days
How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Flexible with the different formations and schemes that can confuse a defense
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Agressive with the force and grit that we play with
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Resilient
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Fabian France
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Landon Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Will Harbour
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
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Being able to win games with my teammates
