An Officer and a Player

Coach Belichick has reached out over the years to several players from the US Naval Academy. Eric Kettani spent three seasons on the reserve/military list for the Pats after his graduation in 2009. They released him prior to the start of the 2012 season.

He landed on the practice squad of the Washington Redskins. He has completed three years of active duty and now is the only Naval Reserve Officer in the NFL. He is one of the 90 players on the Redskins roster. At the age of 26, he is still looking for his first NFL action.

It remains to be seen what the final outcome will be, but he is a shining example of perseverance and duty. The Redskins would be wise to find a spot for him if they feel he can still play.