Name: Jack Armbruster
Year: Sophomore
Position: Kicker/ Punter
Height: 6'2
Weight: 185
Hometown: New Orleans
High School: Blair Academy
Major: Operations Research
What other schools offered you and what was it about Navy that made you come here? Navy was my first and only offer. I had interest from the other service academies and the Ivy League, but Navy felt like such a great opportunity I couldn't pass it up so I committed very quickly.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It's a hard choice to make in high school, but once you are here you will see it's the best opportunity possible.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Cornerback. I played it in high school and loved making plays and bringing energy on defense
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? I grew up across the street from Tulane and would watch the Navy games at Tulane. I hope they are on the schedule my junior and senior year.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Cyber. I knew nothing about how computers worked and seeing how intricate and complicated all of the technology is that we use every day was very interesting.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy? Lt. Cmdr. Johnston
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram reels. I love sending funny videos to my friends
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? @_vipmic on Instagram is always posting funny content and starting trends
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Coach
Ricky Brown, The Superintendent,
Stephen Glenn and Coach Kiritsy. I think they would have lots of funny stories about the Naval Academy.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Men's Hockey. My roommate is on the team and I love going to the games and supporting him.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? "Meet me Halfway" Black Eyed Peas
What is your dream vacation? Backpacking around Europe
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Don't choke on the sugar
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2026? Landon Walker
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2026? Christian Johnson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Rayne Fry
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? Another football season with the guys
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I'm left handed
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Lacrosse. I grew up playing lacrosse and my dad played lacrosse here.
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Gavin Biehl (my roommate)
What does it mean to wear "Navy" across your chest? Each game is more than just a football game, you really feel a part of something greater than yourself. We represent what our military and country stand for.
Which upperclassman impacted you the most when you arrived? Nathan Kirkwood
What's one quality every successful midshipman needs? Discipline
Which teammate would make the best Commandant? Jaxon Endres
Which teammate would make the best Superintendent? Stephen Glenn (graduated last year)
Which current NFL player do you model your game after? Justin Jefferson
Who's the funniest teammate? Lance Gossett
