Name: Alex Tecza
Nickname: AT
Year: Senior
Position: Running Back
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: Mt. Lebanon
Major: Cyber Operations
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here?
The other two academies, Ivy League schools, Patriots League schools, Delaware and some hometown preferred walk-on opportunities. Navy was a lot different than most of the schools on my list. It provides the best of both worlds, football and high tier academics. Life after football was super important to me and the academy sets its graduates up for life. With that being said, I also wanted to pursue my dream of playing big time, FBS football. It is safe to say that selling out NFL stadiums every year and playing in the greatest rivalry in college football meets that.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?
Don't come here JUST to play football. If that's the case, things might not work out for you here. You have to want to do something more than just playing a sport.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?
Snipe. Played some slot in high school and we did a lot of the same things as the snipe position at Navy.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Penn State. The Beaver Stadium atmosphere is top tier and I grew up watching them. I also have a lot of family near their campus so it would be easy for them to come and watch the game.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Human Factors in Cyber. We got to surf the dark web and browse sites that we wouldn't have been able to do otherwise
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Dr. Melaragno
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram Reels, lots of funny videos and the comments make it a lot better.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? James Hype. I am interested in his life style and would love to do what he does.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?
Grandma from the Mid Store: She is super sweet and would probably bring an assortment of treats.
Scott Strasemeier: He knows everything there is to know when it comes to Navy Football and he would definitely have some cool facts.
Coach Nick Aloi: We could talk golf.
Liam Barbee: Super fun loving guy and I could pick on him.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse, I used to play and find the sport very interesting
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Still Sleepless - D.O.D
What is your dream vacation? Bora Bora
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "I read this quote this morning …"
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Fast and explosive
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Hungry
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Motivated
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2025? Vic Listorti
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2025? Job Grant
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Hoke Smith
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Landon Robinson
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2025? Blake Horvath
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2025? Landon Robinson
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? Notre Dame at night
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? My favorite hobby DJing and mixing beats
If there was a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you? Finding a Balance, Chris Hemsworth
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be?
Lacrosse, I played in high school and I am actually thinking about playing some form of it in the spring
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Sean Gallagher (men's lacrosse)
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Hoke Smith and Bryce Allen
