Navy's Rock-Solid LG Ben Purvis: 19 Starts, AAC Honor, Army Beatdown Anchor
Senior left guard Ben Purvis (6-3, 300 lbs) is Navy's ironclad starter with 19 career starts over three seasons, earning 2024 Honorable Mention All-AAC and wearing the prestigious #68 jersey as a vocal leader on a Joe Moore Award-nominated line.[2][3] He powered Navy's explosive offenses—566 yards vs. Memphis, 438 vs. Bucknell, and a 31-13 Army rout where QB Horvath dual-threat dominated like 2015 legend Keenan Reynolds—showcasing elite run-blocking tenacity and zero sacks allowed in key wins.[1][3] No injury red flags, just relentless Midshipman grit; perfect fit for gap-scheme teams craving tough, disciplined trench warriors who elevate QBs and rush attacks.
