Name: Giuseppe Sessi
Nickname: Sessi, Sessi Sessi, Italian Stallion
Year: Senior
Position: Safety
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 204
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Reagan High School
Major: Quantitative Economics
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Air Force and Army. I wanted a world class education, to play in the American Conference and play against Notre Dame every year.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? There's nothing like the spirit of the Brotherhood. That spirit wins us football games and helps us become successful leaders in the real world.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Quarterback, they touch the ball 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? Texas A&M, I'm from Texas and have a lot of friends who go there
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Economics of National Defense. Very interesting and the most applicable class to the real world
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Dr. Boultwood and Lt. Cmdr. Schmidt
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, a mix of every other social media
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Conor McGregor, a good mix of motivation and comedy
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Lieutenant General Borgschulte, Coach
Mike Palmer,
Ronnie Gillis and Coach
Bryan Miller
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Basketball, because it was my favorite sport playing growing up
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Life in the Fast Lane - Eagles
What is your dream vacation? Italy
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "Breathe, Focus, Explode" and "I read a quote this morning..."
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? Hoke Smith III
What player epitomizes Navy Football? MarcAnthony Parker
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026? Hoke Smith III
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026? Coleman Cauley
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? College Football Playoff
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I enjoy bird watching and videos on how to make pasta
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Basketball
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Will Howard (baseball) and Alyssa Chung (lacrosse)
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? It means we represent the United States Navy and Marine Corps. We are expected to play with the same toughness and fighting spirit that they display in war every time we step on the field.
What leadership lesson has football taught you? Consistency is the hallmark of greatness. Focusing on the process rather than focusing on the result leads to better results and better peace of mind.
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Eavan Gibbons
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Time management
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Luke Lawson
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Gage Leonard
Who talks the most trash in practice? Charles Robinson
Which player would make the best coach someday? Jackson Gutierrez
Who has the best game-day energy? Phillip Hamilton
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Notre Dame Stadium
Favorite uniform combination? White Jersey Gold pants
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Budda Baker (Arizona Cardinals safety)
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? INTERCEPTIONS and BIG HITS
What's your favorite part of game day? Winning the game
Who's the funniest teammate? Conner Lessane
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and
MarcAnthony Parker
