Name: Akeem Clark


Nickname: None at the moment


Year: 2029 (sophomore)


Position: Just moved to Wide Receiver


Height: 6'2


Weight: 200 lbs


Hometown: District Heights, Md.


High School: Georgetown Preparatory School


Major: Oceanography


What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn, Army, Air Force and Georgetown. I came to Navy because of the obvious difference in culture and camaraderie that is built between the team, especially without the interference of the transfer portal because it allows a true four years of building chemistry to occur. On the flip side this place sets you up for the future where you don't have to worry about your career after graduation and service.


What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? I would tell them that this place fosters building strong team chemistry and camaraderie to the point that it's unmatched compared to other schools where you also have the opportunity to develop and grow both as a player and a person without the worry of guys transferring in and out.


If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would play defensive back because that is the position I was playing before moving to wide receiver. I liked playing safety because it's all reactionary where you can just fly around get interceptions.


If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Oregon, because I have a couple friends there and the TV ratings would probably be through the roof giving Navy more exposure.


Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  So far, my favorite class has been my second semester English class with LCDR Huskey because he truly made the class enjoyable where we had fun in class while learning. He just brought a different environment to the class every day.


Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Between LCDR Huskey and Capt. Burke


Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, because of the reels where you can find completely goofy videos and on occasion educational ones which I find cool.


Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Neil deGrasse Tyson, because he's an astrophysicist and I find that very interesting because he always brings up deep questions I like to think and talk about. That line of work would be something I wouldn't mind doing.


If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?  I'd probably get dinner with LCDR Huskey, my brother (Amahd Clark), CDR Cummins and Coach Ant (strength coach Anthony Cimino) because they all have a sense of humor and I feel like we'd be laughing so much that not much food would actually be eaten. Especially with the two officers and my brother, all three of them have dark humor and Coach Ant I feel like can always make someone laugh.


Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Basketball,  because I used to play it and loved it. It's always fun watching basketball.


What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Riot & Set it Off by Yeat


What is your dream vacation?   Traveling countries in Europe like Italy.


Favorite Coach Newberry Quote:  "You gotta have fire in the stomach, but ice in the brain."


Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Braxton Woodson


Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Cam Robinson


Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Trent Gillis


What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Marcus Bleazard


Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026?  Braxton Woodson


Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? Phillip Hamilton


What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Playing wide receiver again.


Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I'm an artist, I like to draw and paint, I'm a poet and I love building legos.


If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  It would be called "Contrary to Thought" played by Will Smith


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?  Sona Gonzales (Women's Soccer)


What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It means we represent the Navy and Marine Corps officers and enlisted personnel that's stationed around the world. We need to represent the Navy and Marine Corps with intention and with the intention to make myself and the people around me better.


What leadership lesson has football taught you? Trust the people around you.


Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Giuseppe Sessi


What's one quality every successful midshipman needs?  Perseverance.


Which teammate would make the best Commandant?  Giuseppe Sessi


Which teammate would make the best Superintendent?  Trent Gillis


Who talks the most trash in practice?  Phillip Hamilton


Which player would make the best coach someday? Ira Oniha


Who has the best game-day energy? Kush'i Abrahama


Favorite uniform combination? All white


Which current NFL player do you model your game after?  Stefon Diggs


What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year?  Creating explosive plays along with consistent maximum effort throughout the whole game.


What's your favorite part of game day?  Playing the game


Who's the funniest teammate?  Sean Crowley


Name two players that you think are future team captains?   Malcolm Johnson and Mekhai Coleman