Name: Braxton Woodson
 
Nickname: Five or Brax 
 
Year: Senior, 2027
 
Position: Quarterback
 
Height: 6'3"

Weight: 220
 
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
 
High School: Lake Brantley
 
Major: Data Science
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I had a few schools from the American Conference, the Ivy League and the Patriot League.  The reason for me deciding to commit to Navy was really the people, everyone here is very genuine and wants to see you build and succeed. Also the location doesn't hurt, Annapolis is beautiful year round and an even better place to be during the summer. 
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?   Coming to Navy isn't just a four-year decision, being comfortable with change is something that we take pride in. Being able to adapt and learn new things is what makes us who we are! We also pride ourselves on our effort, attitude and toughness. These intangibles are what has allowed us to have the success we have had in the past few years.  


If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Guard 100%, Hoke Smith II isn't even close to my level
 
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 say Auburn, I always grew up an Auburn fan and being able to play against them would be a great experience (Braxton's dad played at Auburn as well)
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Intro to Economics
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Major Hardesty 
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, greatest app on the planet
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Cam Newton, I like his crazy outfits
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? 
Mick Tabor (Sprint Football) 
Grandma (Midstore) 
Suntrana (Barbershop) 
Capt. Donnelly
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?   Rugby and Baseball, my roommates Kade and Tyler play those sports. 
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Richard Millie Plain - Gunna 
What is your dream vacation?  Japan
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "I read this quote" 
 
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?  Gage Leonard 
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Joshua Switzer 
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026?  Luke Hutchison
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  Giuseppe Sessi
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Winning games and having fun with my team 
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  Big Star Wars fan, huge fan!
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  It would be called "Controlled Chaos" and a young Denzel Washington would play me 
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be?  Squash 
 
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Adam Szatanek, Track and Field 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? To hold yourself to a higher standard. To know that you walk on the shoulders of giants and to own that responsibility every day. 
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you? To properly lead a group of people, you have to lead by example. You have to be willing to do everything that you are asking those you are leading to do. 
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Camari Williams 
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Perseverance 
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Ira Oniha 
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Matt Reyes 
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? Andre Gilbert Jr.
 
Which player would make the best coach someday? Hoke Smith II
 
Who has the best game-day energy?  Phillip Hamilton 
 
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland 
 
Favorite uniform combination? Blue on Blue 
 
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Lamar Jackson 
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Play making 
 
What's your favorite part of game day? When the clock hits zeros and we have more points than the other team 
 
Who's the funniest teammate? Conner Lessane 
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? 
Jackson Gutierrez 
MarcAnthony Parker