
Navy freshman LB James Deyo brings verified high-school production and a pro-ready frame
James Deyo is a first-year Navy linebacker in the 2026 season who arrives with a strong prep résumé and a physically mature build at 6-2, 225, plus proven tackling production at Liberty Christian, where he earned first-team all-state honors as a senior. In the 2024-25 season, he logged 74 total tackles, 55 solo stops, 5.0 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 forced fumbles, showing impact playmaking rather than just pile-filling. His differentiator is versatility and competitiveness: a three-sport athlete, team captain, and high-motor defender who should fit Navy’s demanding, assignment-heavy culture well.





