Name: Nathan Kent
Year: Junior
Position: WR
Height: 6'3
Weight: 190
Hometown: Roseville, Calif.
High School: Rocklin
Major: Foreign Area Studies (Focus: Middle East History)
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Undecided
Why did you choose the Navy? I knew I was going to be surrounded by young men and women who had the same goals as mine.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to the Navy to play football? Do your research, reach out to people including players. It won't be easy, but that is what makes playing here so sweet.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? If I could throw the ball I would want to play quarterback. It would be a great opportunity to be able to run the offense.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? San Diego State, selfishly because that would mean I would get to play a college football game in my home state.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Middle East in the Premodern, it opens up your eyes beyond the Western history taught in America throughout middle school and high school.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Arabic or any of the science classes, it requires long hours outside of class that sometimes you just don't have.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LCDR Sadek, he has taken me under his mentorship and has helped my understanding of Arabic soar to another level,
Favorite form of social media and why? YouTube, I use it to keep up with current events from verified sources while also getting to watch interesting videos.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? I would choose Capt. Newman, LCDR Sadek, the Superintendent Admiral Davids and First Sergeant Morris; all of these individuals have had great careers that have taken them all around the world. I would love to hear the stories shared across the table and hear some of the hard lessons learned in the fleet.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Volleyball, I have a very close friend who plays for the team.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Track, I currently am already on the track team as well as football.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? I do not use music to get pumped up before the game. I will listen to reggae if I want to slow game day down a little bit.
What is your dream vacation? I would like to take a road trip around the United States and visit most of its National Parks.
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The competition is good and always requires you to keep sharpening your sword.
What do you think about Army being in the American Athletic Conference? It doesn't change anything
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Built with a strong foundation.
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: All over the place (in a good way)
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Resolute
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024? I will be.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024? Conner Lessane
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Colin Ramos
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Daba Fofana
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024? The starting quarterback
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Colin Ramos
What are you most looking forward to in 2024? Having a strategic offense that can blow the top off and keep defenses guessing
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I am the youngest of 10 kids.
Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? I am a two-sport athlete (football and track & field)
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? I wouldn't want a movie about my life.
