Name: Brady O'Connor
Nickname: O.C.
Year: Sophomore
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6'2
Weight: 230
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: La Salle
Major: Quantitative Economics
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Colgate and Bucknell offered me. I ultimately chose Navy because of the bonds that you will make for life at this school, a great education, the opportunity to better myself and serve my country.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? This place will shape you into the man you want to become. You will meet some of the best people on Earth that are willing to help you become who you want to be.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would love to play quarterback because I played it through middle school.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? At the University of Cincinnati because a lot of my friends from high school go there.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? My favorite class has been English because of Major Watje. He made the class exciting, fun and interesting.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? My favorite teacher so far has been Major Watje.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram because I love to watch reels and keep up with my friends.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Bob Does Sports because I love their videos.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Hunter Fay,
Nash Beenen,
Gavin Widener and
Jonah Cali. It would be a great time and a lot of fun with my buddies.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Baseball, because I used to play and love the game.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? "Ten Talk" NBA youngboy
What is your dream vacation? I would love to travel to Italy.
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Victory is produced and shared by all
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Charles Robinson
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Christian Johnson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Gavin Noe
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Giuseppe Sessi
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Braxton Woodson
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? Giuseppe Sessi
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Playing football and winning games
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I love to golf.
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? Gage Yackee (Wrestling)
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It means playing for something bigger than yourself. It's looking at the brothers to your left and right and knowing you owe them your absolute best, every single play.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Football has taught me that you need to show up for each other and have each other's back on and off the field.
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Luke Lawson \
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Time Management
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Mason Frey
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Hunter Fay
Who talks the most trash in practice? Phillip Hamilton
Which player would make the best coach someday? Jonah Cali
Who has the best game-day energy? Trent Gillis
Favorite uniform combination? All white
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Fred Warner (Linebacker for the 49ers)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? We're going to be the most physical players out on the field every snap.
What's your favorite part of game day? Winning
Who's the funniest teammate? Jaden Mangini
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and
Cody Fair
