Name: Jackson Gutierrez
 
Nickname: Guti
 
Year: 2028 (Junior)
 
Position: QB
 
Height: 6'0
 
Weight: 208
 
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

 High School: John Jay High School

 Major: Political Science
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I had offers from Navy and Army. I chose Navy because while on my visits and seeing how different programs operated the Navy football program and family were second to none. The people, place and opportunities were definitely on display here and it felt like home.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? If you want to play football at a high level while also setting yourself up for the back end of your life. Come play ball at Navy.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would play defensive end, I think my pass rush would be elite.
 
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  University of Texas
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  I really enjoy International Relations. I thought it was a very interesting class and it forced me to pay attention to the current events going on in the world today.
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Cmdr. Cathro or Professor Shivok
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, I love reels
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   I like to follow ESPN because I get all the information on sports through there

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?  I would want to have dinner with Charles Robinson, Toran Smith Coach Nick Aloi and Jadyn Jones. I think there would be a lot of interesting conversations and a lot of food eaten.
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Volleyball and Track, both are super fun to watch.
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  I don't have a specific song before each game but I listen to a lot of country music and sometimes some R&B
 
What is your dream vacation?   Paris
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Don't choke on the sugar
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Quinton Ezzard
 
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Christian Johnson
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?   Giuseppe Sessi
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  Andersen Cardoza
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026?  Vic Listorti
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  MarcAnthony Parker
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026?  Winning the conference, winning the CIC and making the College Football Playoff
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I played the trombone in middle school
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? La Vida Loca and Brad Pitt would play me
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Baseball
 
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Farrah Eike (volleyball and track & field), she's a beast
 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It means everything, to be able to represent the legends that have worn the uniform before us and to be able to chase that expectation every day is special.
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you? When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Things are going to get hard no matter what, but you have to know that you can get through it.
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Blake Horvath
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Time management
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant?  Theo Elwell
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Toran Smith
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? Phillip Hamilton
 
Who has the best game-day energy?  Gage Leonard
 
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame
 
Favorite uniform combination? All Navy
 
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Baker Mayfield
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year?  Lots of touchdowns
 
What's your favorite part of game day?  Winning
Who's the funniest teammate? Sean Crowley
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Charles Robinson and MarcAnthony Parker