Name: Jaxon Endres
Year: Sophomore
Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215
Hometown: Brentwood, Tenn.
High School: Ravenwood
Major: Operations Research
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? It's bigger than football. I've wanted to come to USNA before I even started playing football and long snapping. Leadership development, service to our country, post-graduation opportunities and the strong alumni network drew me to the Naval Academy. Other offers from Middle Tennessee and Tennessee Tech.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? DO IT. The opportunity to join the Brotherhood and go to the Naval Academy is very hard to pass up. In the age of NIL and the Transfer Portal, we are one of the few programs that still has fun playing football and this progam will develop you as a player and as a man.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Punter. There are few prettier sights than a well-hit punt
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Michigan, because I want to play in the Big House.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Leadership, because it teaches real-world skills we will use in the fleet and fosters discussion about how to most effectively lead people.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? @ArtButSports on X/Twitter. Compares current sports photos to paintings.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Any four Navy Specialists. We wouldn't stop laughing.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse. I loved playing in high school and it is cool to see the game at a high level.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? "Delta Dawn" - Tanya Tucker
What is your dream vacation? Italy: Lake Como, Venice, Rome and the Amalfi Coast
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "Compartmentalize"
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Jordan Collins
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Akeem Clark
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Gage Leonard
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Jake Norris
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Braxton Woodson
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? Coleman Cauley
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Beating Army in NYC / NJ
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I like ranch dressing on just about anything.
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? Saturday Night Lights- Eric Estrada would play me
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Lacrosse
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Mason Gibbons- Triple Jump
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? We not only represent our school, but the Sailors and Marines who came before us and fought to defend our country. The way we play and carry ourselves should reflect their valor and sacrifice.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Every person must be led differently, depending on their personality and your relationship with them.
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Nathan Kirkwood
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Personality
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Braxton Woodson
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Matt Reyes
Which player would make the best coach someday? Luke Hutchison
Favorite uniform combination? Blue over Gold. Timeless and Classic
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Morgan Cox (long snapper for the Tennessee Titans)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Big kicks and great vibes
What's your favorite part of game day? Fly Overs and Blue & Gold.
Who's the funniest teammate? Santino Sanchez
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and
Mason Frey
