Name: Dom Purcell
 
Year: Junior
 
Position: Outside Linebacker
 
Height: 5'11
 
Weight: 210
 
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
 
High School: Bishop Watterson
 
Major: History
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Bucknell, Army and some other FCS schools. Navy offered me the chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. I also felt that it was the best choice for my personal development.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  You should be prepared to make short-term sacrifices for long-term results. You will make the best friends you have ever made.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Snipe would be super fun to play in our offense
 
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 am from Columbus and have always wanted to play in the Shoe. 
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Ethics or U.S. Government
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Captain Sager or Maj. St Pierre
 
Favorite form of social media and why?  Instagram, it is a great stress reliever.
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   Harry Beacham III. He is funny and makes me laugh.
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Sean Crowley, Phillip Hamilton, Teddy Androus and Captain Brandon Jones.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Lacrosse. A bunch of my friends are on the team and I played in high school.
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Something by Drake.
 
What is your dream vacation?   Italy.
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Trust your preparation
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Andersen Cardoza
 
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Trent Gillis
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?   Hoke Smith II
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Coleman Cauley
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Jackson Gutierrez
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  MarcAnthony Parker
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Second Class Year with my best friends
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I love to play cards
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  Model Citizen and Brad Pitt
 
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? Alex Gregorek- Men's lacrosse and my roommate
 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? The opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself and represent the United States on the biggest stage. 
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you?  The best leaders are not always super vocal, but they never ask someone to do something that they themselves would not do. 
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Liam Barbee
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Consistent effort
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Joshua Switzer
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Teddy Androus
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? Phillip Hamilton 
 
Which player would make the best coach someday? Giuseppe Sessi
 
Who has the best game-day energy? Phillip Hamilton
 
Favorite uniform combination? Blue on blue
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? How we pursue the football
 
What's your favorite part of game day? The locker room after a win
 
Who's the funniest teammate? Sean Crowley or Charles Robinson
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains. MarcAnthony Parker and Jackson Gutierrez
 

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