Name: Xavyer Arrington
 
Nickname: Xae or X
 
Year: 2028 (Junior)
 
Position: Nose Guard
 
Height: 5'11
 
Weight: 280
 
Hometown: Vero Beach, Fla.
 
High School: Coral Shores
 
Major: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here?  I had offers from Stetson, USF and Cornell. What made me come here was really seeing the Brotherhood and how close the team is and how everyone cares for each other.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?   If you want to not only become a great football player, but also a better person come to the Naval Academy.  This place will get you ready for anything that could come your way.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?    It would definitely be fullback. I played it in high school.  I just love hitting someone full tilt.
 
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 UCF because I would love to play in the Bounce House in Orlando and my family is nearby so they can come see me play.
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Intro to Naval Architecture, because we just built stuff all day and talked about boats and building things.
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Too many to choose from but Lt. English was the funniest teacher.
 
Favorite form of social media and why? I love Instagram. I can see everyone in my family and keep up with all of my friends' lives back home.
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   Unc from Diamond Gym. He just gets me motivated whenever I'm not feeling 100%
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? 
Chris Herock- My guy through thick and thin
Griffen Willis- One of the funniest guys I know 
Matt Reyes- Knows how to keep everyone on their toes in a conversation
Alex McCalop – He keeps the entire energy going 
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Track
& Field- I did it in high school and I know a lot of guys on the team.
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  "One" by Metallica 
 
What is your dream vacation?   Naples, Italy 
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "No fear of failure'
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Charles Robinson
 
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Aiden Lyzek 
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?   Hoke Smith 
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Griffen Willis
 
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? Beating Army and making the College Football Playoff
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I am half Italian 
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  The Biggest Play and I would be played by  Winston Duke 
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Track & Field
 
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Justin Mondesir
 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest?  That what I do is more than just football; that I am representing something so much more than myself and all the grit and toughness that Navy is all about
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you?  That leadership doesn't always have to be verbal; it can be by actions or just a simple "come on" to get those around you to rally.
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived?  Griffen Willis 
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs?  Grit
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant?  Jake Norris
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Vic Listorti
 
Who talks the most trash in practice?  Issac Bunker
 
Which player would make the best coach someday?  Joshua Switzer 
 
Who has the best game-day energy?  Kush'i Abraham 
 
Favorite road stadium you've played in?  Notre Dame 
 
Favorite uniform combination?  Jolly Rogers Army-Navy uniform
 
Which current NFL player do you model your game after?  Byron Murphy II (Seattle Seahawks)
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year?  The Navy D-Wall (defensive line) can shut down teams' run and pass
 
What's your favorite part of game day?  The runout 
 
Who's the funniest teammate?   Zarian Simms

Name two players that you think are future team captains.
MarcAnthony Parker
Jackson Gutierrez