Big SoCal DL Ethan Saunders Makes it 18 For Cal

The Bears kept rolling on the recruiting front, picking up a commitment from 6-3/275 Orange Vista (Perris, CA) High School defensive end Ethan Saunders to bring their recruiting class up to 18.

Saunders announced his commitment today on Twitter on the heels of his unofficial visit on Cal’s recruiting barbeque last weekend.

The 3 star DE has the size and frame to play inside or out in the Bear defense and displayed speed and athleticism uncommon for players of his size on his 90-yard touchdown return of a fumble, two pick-six’s and a host of big yardage sacks as a junior.

Saunders is the 7th defensive commit, joining Hawaii DT Stanley McKenzie, Oregon LB Andy Alfieri, Hawaii LB Mo Iosefa and DB’s Trey Pastor (Atwater, CA), Isaiah Young (Corona, CA) and Antioch corner DeJuan Butler.

Others to offer included Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State and more for the 3 star Saunders. He plays for former Cal running back Greg Zomalt at Orange Vista, who went 12-2 last season, going to their sectional championship game.