Burak is latest commitment
The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another commitment to the D1 ranks. Running back Paolo Burak has committed to San Jose State University, according to the football office.
The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another commitment to the D1 ranks. Running back Paolo Burak has committed to San Jose State University, according to the football office.
Burak tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns this past season when he gained 316 yards with five scores on the ground. He also added 13 receptions for 151 yards through the air.
Burak committed to San Jose State this week, bringing the total commitments to 16 for the year. San Jose State will play an NCAA D1 schedule this season within the Mountain West Conference.
Burak came to Saddleback from Carlsbad High School where he lettered in football before graduating in 2022. While at CHS, Burak was an All-CIF selection and team MVP.
2023 Team Commitments (in alphabetical order):
| Player | Position | New School | |
| Kian Afrookhteh | Kicker | Nevada | |
| Travis Arena | Linebacker | Northern Arizona | |
| Branden Berwald | Quarterback | Missouri Western | |
| Paolo Burak | Running Back | San Jose State | |
| Matthew Cole | Linebacker | Midwestern State | |
| Jarel Coleman | Defensive Back | Northern State | |
| Michael D'Amato | Defensive Back | Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | |
| Tristin Duncan | Wide Receiver | Western Illinois | |
| Christian Herrera | Offensive Line | Midland | |
| L'Cier Luter | Defensive Line | Ball State | |
| Seth Lyon | Tight End | Portland State | |
| Tristan McMurry | Linebacker | UC Davis | |
| Maurice Rodriques | Offensive Line | Texas Tech | |
| Trevor Romaldo | Defensive Back | Murray State | |
| Tyler White | Defensive Line | Southern Utah | |
| Darren Wiancko | Offensive Line | Stephen F. Austin |