Football | 7/28/2026 3:17:00 PM
Name: Phillip Hamilton
Year: 2028 (Junior)
Position: DB
Height: 5'10
Weight: 180
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
High School: Centennial
Major: English
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I was offered by Army, Sam Houston State, Montana State, etc. What made me choose Navy was the location mixed with how well the staff treated my family.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? This place will change your life
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Quarterback, because I want to touch the football every play
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? TCU (in Fort Worth), because it's my hometown
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? HE112 (Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature II), because Lt. Dinkel's reading list for the class was sick
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Lt. Joseph Dinkel
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, because I can see and keep up with my people
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Coach King (@TDGskillz) because one minute it's workouts, next minute it's unfiltered takes, next minute you're laughing at a video and you never know when he may surprise you and throw a clean fit on
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? I would choose Josh Downes, Sam Benjamin, Teddy Androus and Eric Clark, because we'd make a very well-rounded group that could have some nice meaningful conversations
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Women's Basketball, because they're fun to watch
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? "Ambition of a Rider" - Lud Foe
What is your dream vacation? Greece
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "Breathe, focus, explode"
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Quinton Ezzard
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Cam Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Jackson Gutierrez Â
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Hoke Smith IIÂ Â
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Braxton Woodson
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? MarcAnthony Parker
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? The Navy-Army game
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I have a little dog named, Stormi
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? The movie would be called "Stormydale," and I'd see if Michael Rainey Jr. would play the part
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Club Basketball
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Ty DePerno (Baseball)
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? Service before self
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Football taught me that adversity reveals true character
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Jaxson Campbell
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? PersistenceÂ
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Julius Person
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Joshua Switzer
Which player would make the best coach someday? Kush'i Abraham
Who has the best game-day energy? Seth English
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame
Favorite uniform combination? Gold helmet, white jersey, gold pants, white accessories
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Mike Sainristil (Washington Commanders)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? We're going to fly around, nothing less
What's your favorite part of game day? When I hear "Danger Zone" before home games
Who's the funniest teammate? Conner Lessane
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and MarcAnthony Parker
