Name: Ikenna Ozurumba

Nickname: Ike

Year: 2027

Position: Defensive End

Height: 6'4

Weight: 265

Hometown: Acworth, Ga.

High School: North Paulding

Major: Political Science

What other schools offered you and what about Navy made you come here? Army, Georgetown and a bunch of Division II schools. I chose Navy because of the Brotherhood and the love that everyone here has for each other as well as the endless opportunities you have from here after graduating. Also, I wanted to be part of something that was bigger than myself.

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? This place is tough, but the hardships and lessons you will learn on and off the field will give you a boost in life.

If you could play another position, what position would you play? Tight end or inside linebacker

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Kennesaw State, because I would legit be playing right at home.

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Intro into International Relations, because it gave me a better understanding of global power dynamics and diplomacy and how conflicts shape the world. It also connects lots of theories to actual real world events.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Lt. Cmdr. Lemar, she is the GOAT

Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, it's really funny and I can also see what everyone is doing

Favorite person to follow on social media and why? LeBron James, because he is the basketball GOAT

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Josh Switzer, Capt. Allman, Gunny Eric Holt and Vice Admiral Davids

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Basketball, I played in high school and still love it

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Wasted by Gucci Mane

What is your dream vacation? Ibiza

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: It's not what you do, it's how you do it.

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Controlled chaos

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Smart, fast, violent, together

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Driven

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

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2025? Bryce Allen

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? Blake Horvath

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2025? Landon Robinson

What are you most looking forward to in 2025? The opportunity to prove myself

Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? Game of Thrones is my favorite show ever

If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? Life of the King, played by Benjamin Franklin since he wants to be me so bad.

If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Basketball

Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Jace Nelson, he in crazy at boxing

Name two players that you think are future team captains? Giuseppe Sessi and Braxton Woodson