Meet the Mid: Senior Wide Receiver Jayden Umbarger

Name: Jayden Umbarger
Nickname: Jay
Year: 2024
Position: WR
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 198
Hometown: Middle River, MD
High School: Archbishop Spalding
Major: Political Science
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine Corps Ground, I love the culture that the Corps has.
Why did you choose Navy? I wanted to play good football and get a great education, but also challenge myself to develop as a person.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to the Navy to play football? It would be the best decision you could ever make. It has changed my life for the better.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Quarterback. I used to play quarterback in high school and still think I have some of my arm left.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Maryland, they are another team from our home state that is a pretty good team. We could draw a big crowd.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? War and Conflict in the International System. I got to learn a lot about current and past affairs that helped make sense of the world.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Thermodynamics, there are so many equations along with tough concepts to grasp.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Capt. Richardson, he has helped me tremendously as my academic advisor and motivated me in my studies in Political Science.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Druski, he is the funniest person I have ever witnessed and I laugh with anything he has posted.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose? Camari Williams, Dre Grace, Aka Kapono, and Tai Lavatai.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Track and Field, because my girlfriend is a sprinter on the track team.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would play basketball, because I played a lot growing up and have gotten a lot better as I've gotten older.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Shy Glizzy- Prey for Me
What is your dream vacation? Turks and Caicos
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? Playing against some of the best players in the country and competing against high caliber competition.
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: "It's not about what we do, but how we do it".
How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Multi-dimensional
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Chaotic
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Hardy
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Amin Hassan
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Mbiti Williams
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Colin Ramos
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Will Harbour
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2023? Daba Fofana
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023? Jacob Busic
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Every time I get to step on the field with my brothers.