Name: Mack Taylor
Nickname: Big Mack
Year: Junior
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6'5
Weight: 285
Hometown: Queen Creek, Ariz.
High School: Queen Creek
Major: Mechanical Engineering
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I always wanted to serve and the Naval Academy gave me the opportunity to serve, get a fantastic education and continue to play football.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It's challenging in every aspect, but completely worth it.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Long snapper, I used to snap in high school.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? BYU, almost all of my friends go there and my parents are both BYU Alumni
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Engineering Design. I love manufacturing parts to make life easier using 3D printers, CNC routers and other tools.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Prof. Ethan Lust (he made me say that because he is my AC advisor)
Favorite form of social media and why? I like Instagram because I can see all my friends life achievements
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Shane Gillis
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Hansen Collie, Gabe Berzins and Henry Chartrand
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Sprint football, strictly to watch Matthan Edmunds
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
What is your dream vacation? Going back to Japan (I lived there for two years on a church mission)
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "We are the closest team in the country"
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Charles Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Marcus Bleazard
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? Proving that I can continue to balance football with a busy Naval Academy schedule and succeed at both.
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I play the piano, guitar and sing.
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? Big Mack-san
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Swimming, I validated all the classes and used to be a monster swimmer.
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Matthan Edmunds, scariest defensive lineman in Collegiate Sprint Football
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? To me it is an extension of the actual military uniforms we wear to class, work and around town. It represents selflessness, and a dedication to serve our great nation.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Lead by example
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Creedyn Foulger, Connor McMahon and Kip Frankland
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Resilience
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Jace Williams
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Matt Tomaszewski
Who talks the most trash in practice? Cam Nichols
Which player would make the best coach someday? Sean Crowley
Who has the best game-day energy? Hoke Smith
Favorite road stadium you've played in? M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore
Favorite uniform combination? The Army-Navy game jerseys
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Knockbacks
What's your favorite part of game day? Singing after we win
Who's the funniest teammate? Sean Crowley
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and
MarcAnthony Parker
