Name: Nick Bell
Nickname: Evil Nick Bell
Year: Junior
Position: CB
Height: 5'10
Weight: 182
Hometown: Bentonville, Arkansas
High School: Bentonville West
Major: History
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Princeton and Arkansas State were my biggest offers, but Navy sold me on the values of the school and how my life could be set up after college.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? You are going to be a true student-athlete.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Receiver. Throw it deep and I'll go get it.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?
Arkansas. I grew up a die hard fan so it'd be cool to be able to beat them.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Plebe English. We had the most interesting conversations in class.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Major Watje
Favorite form of social media and why? Youtube because I have to watch it while I eat.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Oliver Davis. His DB clips are great to watch and learn.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?
Gunny Holt, Noah Short, Charles Robinson, and Fernando Baker. There would be nothing but laughs and debate, we probably wouldn't get to our food.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball. I've got a lot of friends on the team.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Amazing by Kanye West
What is your dream vacation? Australia
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "How you do anything is how you do everything"
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? Coleman Cauley
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Marcus Bleazard
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? Going 1-0 every week.
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I'm a big romcom guy
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you? Locomotive played by Michael B Jordan
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Track
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Mikey Plummer
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? To give it my all for the person to my left and right.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? You've got to learn how to follow before you can lead
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Rayuan Lane
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Patience
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Ira Oniha
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Marcanthony Parker
Who talks the most trash in practice? Phil Hamilton
Which player would make the best coach someday? Josh Switzer
Who has the best game-day energy? Phil Hamilton
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame
Favorite uniform combination? White on White
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Amik Robertson
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? How aggressive we'll be
What's your favorite part of game day? Blue & Gold after a win
Who's the funniest teammate? Jasean Mclean
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Marcanthony Parker and Jackson Gutierrez
