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Navy Football: Breakout Stars for the 2018 Season

By Gavin Jernigan

ANNAPOLIS, MD - SEPTEMBER 10: Members of the Navy Midshipmen celebrate their 28-24 win over the Connecticut Huskies at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD - SEPTEMBER 10: Members of the Navy Midshipmen celebrate their 28-24 win over the Connecticut Huskies at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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5. Bennett Moehring

Returning as a starter for the third year in a row, Bennett Moehring hopes to improve on last years disappointing field goal percentage of 53.3. Moehring is among the top kickers in the nation, however due to various injuries, he struggled in 2017.

In his sophomore year, Moehring’s field goal percentage was 80 percent. Therefore, the field goal unit will look to improve on last year’s success rate and have a percentage similar to Moehring’s sophomore season. However, with a long snapper competition, and a new holder, Moehring will need to spend extra time developing a rhythm with the new unit.

Next: Preseason Top 25 following spring practices

In conclusion, look for these players to be the biggest breakout contributors for Navy Football this season. The Midshipman are find themselves having the most successful seasons when unexpected players step up. Navy will rely upon Perry and Polu to help them become bowl eligible with 6 with wins. However, the team will need Gargiulo, Cromartie, and Moehring to have seasons to play for the AAC Championship.

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