Name: Andre Gilbert Jr.
 
Nickname: Dre
 
Year: Junior
 
Position:  Snipe
 
Height: 5'7
 
Weight: 165
 
Hometown:  Tampa, Fla.
 
High School:  Jesuit High School (Tampa)
 
Major: General Science
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? I held smaller offers from The Citadel, Findlay and Butler, but ultimately chose Navy to be able to play on the biggest stage possible and solidify my future
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Big Team Little Me
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  Cornerback, it's what I played before I was moved to offense when I came to the academy.
 
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Either Florida, Michigan or LSU just to be able to play against some of the guys from back home and share the field again
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Biology, I have a huge interest in animals and how everything in the world works 
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Dr. Bell
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, it's cool seeing the world from the viewpoints of those around you 
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  Navy football because I get to see myself doing what I love
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Karson Young, Xavier Lejuene, Quinton Ezzard and Tre Jones; really chill and laid back room
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Basketball, I always wanted to be a hooper
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  The Greatest - Rod Wave
 
What is your dream vacation?  Turks and Caicos
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Do your 1/11^th
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Andre Gilbert Jr.
 
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026?  Nick Bell
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Griffen Willis
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football?  MarcAnthony Parker
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2026?  Braxton Woodson
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  Phillip Hamilton
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026?  A healthy and productive season
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I'm the best when it comes to video games and I like to fish
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?   H1M and Kevin Hart
 
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? Julien King (Men's Basketball)
 
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? That we represent so much more than just ourselves, but our nation as well
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you? To trust those around you to do their job, and to be trusted to do yours
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Amin Hassan
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Dependability
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Giuseppe Sessi
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Braxton Woodson
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? Coleman Cauley
 
Which player would make the best coach someday? Hoke Smith III
 
Who has the best game-day energy? Kush'i Abraham
 
Favorite road stadium you've played in? Raymond James in Tampa
 
Favorite uniform combination? All white
 
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Tank Dell (Houston Texans)
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Excitement, playmaking and celebration.  We're coming to change the culture
 
What's your favorite part of game day? Waking up
 
Who's the funniest teammate? Sean Crowley
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Jackson Gutierrez and Phillip Hamilton