Name: Nash Beenen
 
Year: Sophomore
 
Position:  Outside Linebacker
 
Height: 6'1
 
Weight: 210
 
Hometown:  Atlantic Beach, Fla.
 
High School:  Bishop Kenny
 
Major: Quantitative Economics
 
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Presbyterian. I chose Navy very early in the process just because I felt it was an opportunity of a lifetime and I just couldn't pass it up. Everything you get out of this place is worth doing and I just knew from the start that I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Every part of it is worth it. This place will shape you into the man you want to become and will lead you down the right path in life. There is no place quite like the Naval Academy and The Brotherhood is real. You will not find a close knit group of guys like we have here. It is a joy to play football with some of my best friends I have made in such a short time.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would love to play tight end. I played a little bit in high school and the thought of catching passes and blocking someone into the dirt is a lot of fun.
 
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Michigan, my family has always been Michigan fans because of my dad and it would be a dream come true to beat my family's team in the Big House.
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Leadership. This class brings a ton of life lessons and is a joy to attend every day. Each class is very insightful and I learn something new every time. It is very applicable to our live, as we prepare to become Navy or Marine Corps officers.
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy?  Capt. Mary Grace Burke
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, it keeps me updated with all things sports related, and also to see what friends are up to.
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why?   Probably a sports related page like ESPN because it keeps me up to date with everything going on in the sports world.
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Gavin Widener, Jonah Cali, Brady O'Connor and Landon Purcell. These are four of my best friends and are just a joy to be around every day. I have to throw Luke Lawson in there somehow too.
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Baseball just because I played it growing up and have always loved the game.
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Any song from INZO because it's mainly just noises and clears my head from the outside world.
 
What is your dream vacation?   Italy.
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: 1-0 every day.
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026?  Landon Walker
 
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?  Vic Listorti
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2026?  Coleman Cauley
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2026? Beating Army
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know?  I am the youngest of 4 boys.
 
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? Jerry Ashley Jr., basketball. Dog.
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? That I stand for something bigger than myself. Wearing Navy across your chest means you stand for those that have sacrificed their lives for our country and are willing to carry on their legacy. It is a true honor that should not be taken lightly.
 
What leadership lesson has football taught you? That you have to move on quick. 1-0 mentality and move on to the next play. Every play is its own.
 
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Jaxson Campbell
 
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Trust
 
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Luke Lawson
 
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Giuseppe Sessi
 
Who talks the most trash in practice? JaSean McLean
 
Which player would make the best coach someday? Jaden Mangini
 
Who has the best game-day energy? Trent Gillis
 
Favorite uniform combination? White on white
 
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Andrew Wingard (Arizona Cardinals), he runs fast, hits hard, and has the most fun possible while doing so.
 
What's one thing fans should watch for from your position group this year? Running fast and hitting hard.
 
Who's the funniest teammate? Luke Lawson
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Christian Johnson and Malcom Johnson.