Name:  Drew Fontana 
 
Nickname: Big Teech
 
Year: Junior 
 
Position:  Offensive Line
 
Height: 6"4"
 
Weight: 280
 
Hometown:  Pittsburgh Pa.
 
High School:  Central Catholic
 
Major: Political Science 
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Duquesne, Sacred Heart, Army and Brown. For me it was the coaches, the Brotherhood and the success of the program. All of that combined was really appealing and something I wanted to be a part of.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It is very tough, but it is a very important and rewarding thing to be a part of. You meet your best friends for life here.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Wide receiver. You get to score touchdowns and it was my favorite position growing up.
 
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Probably Pitt, it would be surreal to play my hometown school and I have some friends on the team. 
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   I liked English my plebe year because my professor was very smart and made the class fun. 
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Either Capt. Tortora or Professor Weber 
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram. You can literally do anything on Instagram. 
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  The Pittsburgh Steelers because I am kept constantly up to date on what they are doing and how the team is doing.
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?  Connor Heater, Drew Hall, Theo Elwell and Aiden Lyczek. They are part of my friend group and I like hanging with them. 
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Basketball, because I like it and we were pretty good this year. 
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Intro by Meek Mill 
 
What is your dream vacation?   Dubai, because I've never seen that part of the world 
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "Be where your feet are" 
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Charles Robinson 

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Aaron Rose 
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?   Jayden Jones 
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  He graduated, but Landon Robinson 
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026?  Cam Nichols
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  Coleman Cauley
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Continuing the success of our program and growing closer as a team 
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  Both of my parents played Division I sports in college.
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?   Jack of all Trades. The Rock
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Basketball 
 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It means a lot. You represent a long line of people and a Brotherhood that cares deeply about the program. 
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Trust in those who care for you
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived?  Isaac Bunker
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Mental toughness 
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Jai Hundley 
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Aiden Lyczek 
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? Marcus Bleazard 
 
Which player would make the best coach someday? Connor Heater 
 
Who has the best game-day energy? Hoke Smith 
 
Favorite uniform combination? White on white 
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Violence up front 
 
Who's the funniest teammate? Toran Smith 
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains?  MarcAnthony Parker and Malcolm Johnson