Afrookhteh says yes to Nevada
The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the announcement that another member of the 2023 team has committed to a four-year university. Kicker Kian Afrookhteh will play at the University of Nevada, according to the football office.
Afrookhteh was an All-National Division Southern League First Team selection this past season after putting up sensational numbers for the Bobcats. Afrookhteh made 16-of-19 field goals this past year and was 41-of-42 on extra point attempts. In addition, Afrookhteh was named to the JCGridiron.com All-America Second Team following the season.
Nevada is an NCAA D1 program, located in Reno, Nevada. The Wolfpack will play in the Mountain West Conference in 2024.
Afrookhteh came to Saddleback from Dana Hills High School where he lettered in football and soccer before graduating in 2022.
Afrookhteh is the 14th commitment of the off-season for Saddleback football.
2023 Team Commitments (in alphabetical order):
| Player | Position | New School | |
| Kian Afrookhteh | Kicker | Nevada | |
| Travis Arena | Linebacker | Northern Arizona | |
| 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 |