Another freshman signs D1 deal

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another signing at the four-year level.  Greg Shade becomes the 29^th overall player to commit and the 14^th freshman off the 2026 squad to find a new home.

Saddleback has a different philosophy than most.  The football office takes every opportunity to push guys out the door when opportunity knocks, even if it means losing talented freshmen with remaining eligibility.

Saddleback had its 14^th freshman leave this past week when it was announced that offensive lineman Greg Shade had signed at San Jose State University.  He was also the sixth member of the 2025 offensive line to sign a D1 deal, which likely leads the state if not the nation.

Shade will play at San Jose State, located in San Jose, California.  The Spartans play an NCAA D1 schedule within the Mountain West Conference.

Shade was part of an offensive front that had the Bobcats No. 3 in the state in total yardage among National Division programs this past season and No. 2 in the state rushing yardage.

Saddleback now has 29 players committed to four-year schools from the 2025 squad, totaling close to $2.5-million in scholarships.

2025 TEAM COMMITMENTS (in alphabetical order):