Junior nose guard Landon Robinson from Fairlawn, Ohio, was named the 2024 Admiral Mack Award winner for being the most improved player during spring drills, as voted by the coaching staff at the Naval Academy. This is the second consecutive year a defensive lineman has won the award, with the rising senior defensive end Justin Reed receiving it last year. Robinson is the first true nose guard to win the award since 2013, and he had a standout sophomore campaign in 2023, finishing with 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and four sacks.

By the Numbers
  • Rising junior Landon Robinson named 2024 Admiral Mack Award winner
  • Robinson finished the 2023 season with 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and four sacks
State of Play
  • Vice Admiral William P. Mack Award was initiated in 1976
  • Robinson is the first true nose guard to win the Admiral Mack Award since 2013
Bottom Line

Landon Robinson, a rising star in the Naval Academy's football program, has been recognized for his exceptional performance and improvement, clinching the prestigious Admiral Mack Award. The award underscores Robinson's emergence as a key player and his significant contributions to the team's success.