Will Saba committed to Wake Forest University on Dec. 4, 2024 to further his football career as a left tackle. 

When considering schools, Saba had specific things he wanted to check off his list. Wake Forest looked like a perfect fit.

“I really liked the coaches, and the environment was smaller compared to other schools,” Saba said. “I really liked that.”

However, football wasn’t the only important thing on his mind. He needed a school that would be a good match academically as well. 

Saba said that doing well in the things that mattered most to him is what keeps him going. 

“The thing that motivated me the most was just succeeding in everything I do in football and academics,” he said. 

The number one thing Saba is looking forward to in college is being able to improve by playing on a competitive team.

“I’m excited to be playing football at the highest level in college that you can play,” he said.  

Saba’s offensive line coach, Joshua Spring, had been coaching him for four years and complimented his improvement and hard work.

“He goes his hardest every time he practices,” Spring said. “He’s become so much stronger, and his footwork development has advanced incredibly.”

He also described Saba as interacting with his teammates in a very helpful way. 

“He tries to motivate his teammates by both words and actions,” Spring said.

From his teammates perspective, he’s a very determined and effective player on the field.

“He’s a great leader,” junior Mack Gaffney said. “He always makes sure we’re all doing the right things and keeping us on task.”  

Gaffney also said that Saba works extremely hard. 

“He’s got a great work ethic,” Gaffney said. “He’s always outworking everyone else and making sure everything’s moving smoothly.” 

According to sophomore Hudson Bolton, Saba was a very focused player.

“He’s always been very locked in on game days,” Bolton said. “And he’s always ready to get after practice.” 

Spring said that Saba was also idolized by his teammates.

“Well obviously, any time you have a guy who’s 6’5” and he stands out physically but also you get the notoriety of getting a D1 offer, people look up to you for sometimes the right reasons, sometimes the wrong reasons,” Spring said. “But for Will, it’s for all of the right reasons.”