Name: Malcolm Johnson
Nickname: Malc, MJ
Year: Youngster (Sophomore)
Position: Right Tackle
Height: 6'6
Weight: 297
Hometown: South Jordan, Utah
High School: Herriman
Major: Foreign Area Studies Asia
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? No other offers but the thing that pulled me to Navy is the deep history it has and the way that each player supports one another
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It's the best choice that you could make.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play defensive end. I think it would be super cool to get the defensive perspective and I would love being able to get into the backfield and sack the quarterback.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? I would choose Utah State. It would be super cool to play in Logan, Utah and to get to play against my dads alma mater.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Plebe Cyber, It was super cool and interesting to learn something new and learn about stuff that most people don't understand.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Capt. Dorchuck
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram because I find reels very funny and it's cool to see what all of my friends are doing
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Navy Barstool
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Alonzo Manning, Eli Harris, Connor Young, Christian Johnson
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball, because that was my childhood sport.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Star67 by Drake
What is your dream vacation? Tokyo  Â
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: 1-0 Mentality
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Christian Cromer
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Will Miller
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Gage Leonard
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Rayne Fry
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? Singing our song in the locker room after every win
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I am the best basketball player on the team
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? Nathan Kent
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It gives me a great sense of pride to know that I am playing for something bigger than myself.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? To push through hard times
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Hoke Smith
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Humility
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Brandon Ihle
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Maddax Fayard
Who talks the most trash in practice? Sean Crowley
Which player would make the best coach someday? Trent Gillis
Who has the best game-day energy? Phillip Hamilton
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame Stadium
Favorite uniform combination? All white
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Dion Dawkins (offensive tackle, Buffalo Bills)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? The leadership and experience we will play with
What's your favorite part of game day? The walk from the bus to the locker room
Who's the funniest teammate? Connor Heater
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Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and Marc Anthony Parker
