Name: Chreign LaFond

Year: Sophomore 

Position: Defensive End

Height: 6'5

Weight: 265

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland 

High School: Archbishop Carroll 

Major: History

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I would like to go Marine Aviation and fly helicopters.

Why did you choose Navy?  It allowed me to play great football at an exceptional level and still be close to home 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  Once you decide to come here you must be willing to accept change and work hard.

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Tight end because that's what I mainly played  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?  I would like to play Maryland, because a lot of guys I played against in high school play there and it's near my hometown 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   My favorite class is Naval History because it allows me to understand things from the past and relate them to the future.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  The hardest class I have taken was Cyber because it's very dense material to get through.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?  My favorite teacher at the academy is Captain Cofer, but sadly he's leaving the Academy.

Favorite form of social media and why?  Twitter is my favorite form of social media because there's always something funny going on.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   My favorite person to follow on social media is my family friend @sevenninemike, his golf content makes me laugh

If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Coach Va'a Niumatalolo, Harry Spencer, Ben Purvis and Alistair Larson

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? My favorite sport to follow is a tie between men's soccer and women's lacrosse. Both teams are very talented and had great seasons last year.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  If I didn't play football I'd probably play soccer because that's the sport I've been playing most of my life.

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  I'm listening to Harden by Lil Uzi

What is your dream vacation? Prague

How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  This conference allows you to play elite football with an insane atmosphere wherever you go

Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: Just stack days

How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Lethal 

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Violent

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Selfless

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Tedros Gleaton

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Jaxson Campbell

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

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? Clay Cromwell

What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Winning games and getting back the CIC