Cats now up to 35 commitments

The Saddleback football program is still at work signing guys from the 2025 roster to four-year programs.  Four more players have signed in recent weeks, giving them 35 players committed to four-year schools this offseason.

The most recent signing was running back Kavaughn Clark, who signed with Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa.  Drake plays an NCAA D1 schedule within the Pioneer Football League. 

Clark was a Second Team All-National Division Southern League selection this past season when he led the team with 1,000 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns on the ground.  He finished with a team-high 1,113 all-purpose yards for the season while tying the program record for the longest run from scrimmage in program history (90 yards). 

Joining Clark as recent signees was running back Jaylen Beverly-Rushing (Western New Mexico), defensive lineman Luke Averell (Fresno State) and kicker Cadel Ayala (Colorado).

In addition to 35 signings during the offseason, 28 players have now ended up at NCAA D1 schools, with 19 of them being freshmen from the 2025 squad.  Scholarships awarded to Saddleback football players are estimated to be around $3.25 million for this past season.

2025 TEAM COMMITMENTS (in alphabetical order):