Name: Dom Purcell

Year: Sophomore

Position: Outside Linebacker

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 205

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

High School: Bishop Watterson

Major: History

What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here?  Army, Bucknell and a few others. Navy offered me the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself. 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  Be prepared to make short term sacrifices for long term rewards

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Snipe, their role in our offense is super valuable and they get to make a bunch of plays.

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Ohio State. I am from Columbus and have always wanted to play in the Shoe (Navy will open up the 2029 season in Columbus)

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?    U.S. Government, Major Smith was a great teacher and made it super interesting.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Major Smith or Professor Shivok

Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, fun to see what's going on in the world and is a good stress reliever

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Inky Johnson- gives a unique perspective on life and inspires me

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Captain Allman (Dant), Phillip Hamilton, Sean Crowley and Coach Anthony Cimino
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Lacrosse, my roommate is on the team

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Soul Survivor by Jeezy

What is your dream vacation?  Greece or Italy

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote:  Be all in all the time

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense:  Dynamic

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:  Dawgs

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Gritty

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2025?  Sean Crowley

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2025?  MarcAnthony Parker

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Ben Purvis
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Kenneth McShan

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2025?  Blake Horvath

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2025?  Job Grant

What are you most looking forward to in 2025? Opportunity to control our own destiny

Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I am part of the Landscaping Club at the Academy, it's very exclusive

If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you?  I Walk the Line and Glenn Powell
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be?  Lacrosse, I played it in high school and loved it
 
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football?  Alec Gregorek 
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Marcus Bleazard and Luke Hutchison