They are Back; Navy Midshipmen’s Top 10 Returning Players in 2024 Include….
The Navy Midshipmen had a rough end to the season in 2023, losing four of their last six games to finish 5-7. Navy will be focused on finding a replacement at quarterback but still has plenty of veteran talent back for the 2024 season.
Navy Midshipmen’s Top 10 Returners in 2024
Analyzing the returning players at every school is a difficult task in the transfer portal era. As such, we’ve included transfer portal athletes on each team’s roster page to open spring camp in addition to the rostered players from last year.
10) Landon Robinson, DT
Nose tackle Landon Robinson impressed in his first year on the field for Navy, posting 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks (second on the team). He comes equipped with some versatility as he has played on kickoff and filled in at defensive tackle. This will be Robinson’s junior year, and he should see plenty of action on the field.
9) Riley Reithman, P
Statistically, Riley Reithman has been the best punter in Navy program history, averaging 44 yards per punt in his career. Reithman is coming off a career year with a 44.8-yard average and being named a first-team All-AAC selection. He’s got one more season to continue his historical career.
8) Eli Heidenreich, SB
Navy’s jack-of-all-trades back Eli Heidenreich helped in the running and passing games in 2023. Last season, Heidenreich rushed for 214 yards and one touchdown but led the team in receptions (19), receiving yards (382), and receiving touchdowns (four). The Midshipmen could use Heidenreich more often and move him around the field.
7) Dashaun Peele, CB
Despite starting eight of the 11 games last year, Dashaun Peele was a playmaker in the secondary for Navy. Peele was tied for the team lead in interceptions with four and checked in at third in pass deflections with four. The secondary is filled with veterans and could be seen as a strength to the team with Peele playing a big factor.
6) Justin Reed, DE
The top pass rusher on the Midshipmen is defensive end Justin Reed. In 2023, Reed was tied for the team lead in sacks with 4.5 while also racking up 49 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss in 12 games. In his senior year, Reed will be a starter on the defensive line and should be able to bulldoze his way to the best season of his career.
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