Navy OC Drew Cronic to leverage deep QB room with Blake Horvath, Braxton Woodson

Navy football is gearing up for an exciting season. Offensive coordinator Drew Cronic plans to utilize backup quarterback Braxton Woodson effectively. Cronic expresses confidence in the team's quarterback depth, which also features third-string QB Jackson Gutierrez, who is capable of successfully leading the triple-option attack. Woodson, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior from Altamonte Springs, Florida, brings athleticism and versatility to the field. Appearing in ten games last season, Woodson rushed 49 times for 173 yards, scoring three touchdowns. From the pocket, he completed 18 of 36 attempts for 243 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions. A 2023 graduate of Lake Brantley High School, Woodson was a two-sport start in football and baseball. He earned All-Seminole Athletic Conference honors as a junior and a senior, serving as team captain his final year. Woodson, a National Honor Society member, also drew interest from Army and Air Force. The Navy offense is set for success this season, with Bl