#51
James Cardinali
Returning to Navy for 2026
James Cardinali
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Newberry
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Navy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive tackle · Navy
Returning around him
- 97% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 Navy players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -3 net (0 in / 3 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Navy · Last season: 11-2 (AP #22) · 2026 recruiting class #137
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