Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will allow four members of the U.S. Naval Academy’s athletic teams to delay their military service in order to try out for the NFL and other pro-sports leagues.
Midshipman 1st Class Diego Fagot was offered a contract as an undrafted preferred free agent by the Baltimore Ravens after the 2022 NFL draft. Midshipman 1st Class Michael McMorris was invited by the Washington Commanders to their undrafted free agent rookie camp following this year’s draft.
Midshipman Fagot was scheduled to enter the Marine Corps as a ground officer following his graduation while Midshipman McMorris was slated to become a Navy surface warfare officer.