Name: Braxton Woodson

Nickname: Brax, Five

Year: Junior

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6'3

Weight: 220

Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

High School: Lake Brantley High School

Major: Data Science 

What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I had offers from the other service academies and some of the Ivy League schools, but none of them felt like home like Navy did. The people, the players and the coaches are really what drove me to come here. Everyone is very family oriented and wants the best for the people next to them. 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  It will be one of the best decisions of your entire life, you will make some of the best memories and friends during your time here. 

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Probably center, because I easily snap better than Hoke Smith and Jake Polito 

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Auburn, it's the school my dad played at and I think it would be an awesome experience. 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy?   Data Science and Programming II

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Professor Allison Hall

Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, I have an addiction to Instagram Reels

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Hoke Smith, just a funny guy 

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose ? Admiral Davids, Grandma from the Midstore, strength coach Matt Gonzalez and Greg Morgenthaler

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Baseball, one of the greatest sports ever 

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Richard Millie Plain - Gunna 

What is your dream vacation?  Greece

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote:  Victory is produced and shared by all

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense:  A bunch of smoke and mirrors

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:  Diverse 

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Gritty

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2025?  Isaiah Bryant

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2025?  Job Grant 

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Marcus Bleazard

What player epitomizes Navy Football? Landon Robinson

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2025?  Eli Heidenreich 

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2025?  Jaxson Campbell

What are you most looking forward to in 2025? December 13

Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I love Star Wars

If there was a Movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  That's Life, played by Tom Cruise 

Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Tyler Bouchard, Centerfielder for Navy Baseball

Name two players that you think are future team captains? Griffin Willis and Giuseppe Sessi