Name: Landon Purcell
Nickname: Lando
Year: Sophomore
Position: Long Snapper
Height: 5'11
Weight: 205
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
High School: Bishop Watterson
Major: Political Science
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Some Division 2 schools in the Midwest. I chose Navy because It gave me the opportunity to play high level football, with high level people, at a high level place.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? There is no place like it, you will find your people here.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Cornerback, I like the juice that they bring to the team, the entire room is always ready to play ball.
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 grew up a few minutes from campus and it would be cool to play in the Shoe,
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? English with Major Watje, he made English interesting.
Amahd Clark sat next to me so we had some good laughs.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? LCDR Gorie
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, It's cool to show what we get to do here compared to everywhere else and I like to see what my friends back home are up to.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? "Its Cool to Love America" – they post some really cool images from around the United States and have cool merch.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? –
Lance Gossett,
Justin Welch,
Danny Payne and
Ronnie Gillis – IYKYK
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse, I played lacrosse most of my life and I have some good friends on the team.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? United States Edits on Tiktok
What is your dream vacation? South African Safari and Shark Diving
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Standards over feelings
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Landon Walker
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Christian Johnson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Rayne Fry
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Coleman Cauley
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Vic Listorti
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? MarcAnthony Parker
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Another year with my guys.
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? My grandfather and I spend time doing research into our family tree and ancestry.
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? Will Howard, he can absolutely smoke a baseball.
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? Doing something that is bigger than football so the United States can always be the land of the free.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Everyone has a different reason for doing what they do, and it is a leaders job to combine those reasons into a main one.
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Matt Reyes
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? The ability to have fun and not take everything seriously
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Justin Welch
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Justin Welch
Who talks the most trash in practice? Phillip Hamilton
Which player would make the best coach someday? Jacob Carlson
Who has the best game-day energy? Phillip Hamilton
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame Stadium
Favorite uniform combination? All whites
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Jon Weeks, Undersized snapper who utilizes his athleticism to make plays after the snap.
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Elite Execution
What's your favorite part of game day? Walking past the fans off the bus and into the stadium (The Mid Walk)
Who's the funniest teammate? Justin Welch
Name two players that you think are future team captains?
Malcolm Johnson and
Christian Johnson
