Name: Cam Nichols
Nickname: "The Boulder"
Year: Sophomore
Position: Guard or Center
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 290
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Providence Day School
Major: Political Science
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Fly Navy or go Subs. Being in the air and getting to fly a plane on PROTRAMID was one of the coolest things I've done. I would go Subs because I thought it was very peaceful and seeing the sunrise on the submarine was the second coolest thing I did on PROTRAMID.
Why did you choose Navy? When I chose Navy, I thought of my family and the kind of future I wanted for myself. At Navy there is an opportunity to succeed at one of the best schools in America and the opportunity to commission and do something meaningful after that would help set me up in the future.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? This place will be the start to an amazing college experience and gain you a lifetime of brothers. The sacrifice will be worth it, just stay the course.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? A back so I could have a cool snipe nickname.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Florida State because of the history and traditions.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? My favorite class is German because I have a great teacher and the class is full of football players. Me and Hoke Smith II are having a great time trying to learn German just so we can speak it randomly in meetings.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus l was the hardest class for me. I really just didn't understand it the first time around. Or the second.
Favorite form of social media: Instagram
Favorite person to follow on social media: BEYONCÈ
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? First I would have Hoke Smith II and Issac Bunker to regulate the conversation. I would spice it up a bit with Daveon Jones and throw the dinner off with Benjamin Franklin.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Baseball, because Rayne Fry is the greatest athlete at the Naval Academy.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would throw the discus and shot put
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed
What is your dream vacation? Tanzania, East Africa
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? Great Competition.
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: I don't know if this is a direct quote, but one thing that I have taken away from him early on is not being a liability to the team.
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Dynamic
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Gritty
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Resilient
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024? Luke Hutchison
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024? Ira Oniha
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Brandon Chatman
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Daba Fofana
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024? Brandon Chatman
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Colin Ramos
What are you most looking forward to in 2024? The results of how hard we have worked.
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I like to paint. Just at my cousin's house though.
Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? I get to play against my brother Jaylen this year when Memphis comes to play us so it will be a great event for our family.
If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you? The Quiet Black Kid and Kevin Hart would play me.
