Navy Offensive Lineman Connor McMahon Taking Special Jersey Number For 2024

Joe Londergan | Jun 25, 2024

Nov 28, 2020; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; A Navy Midshipmen helmet is seen on the sidelines during the first half of the game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Memphis Tigers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Each season since 2021, one Navy senior offensive lineman has worn #68 in memory of the late David Forney. Brian Newberry announced Monday that the number will go to senior offensive tackle Connor McMahon.

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Forney, a three-year letter winner and first-team All-AAC pick at Navy, passed away at 22 in early 2020 following his senior season with the Mids.

McMahon is a returning starter for the Mids at offensive tackle and has played in 23-consecutive games over the last two years. He follows the tradition of wearing #68 in memory of Forney after Billy Honaker, Pierce Banbury, Kip Frankland, and Lirion Murtezi did it previously

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Navy enter their second season under head coach Brian Newberry in 2024. Newberry led the Midshipmen to a 5-7 record in 2023. They will begin their season in Annapolis on August 31 against Bucknell at Noon, broadcast on CBS Sports Network.