Cal Adds Sosaia Noa to 2026 Recruiting Class

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher from Sacramento chose Cal over San Jose State and Sacramento State.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Cal has added a late addition to its 2026 recruiting class by signing edge rusher Sosaia Noa. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Noa is from Sacramento and attends Grant Union High School. He is rated as a three-star prospect and had offers from San Jose State and Sacramento State before choosing to play for the Golden Bears.

Why it matters

Noa's commitment adds depth and talent to Cal's defensive front seven as they look to build on a successful 2025 season. The Golden Bears are hoping Noa can develop into an impact pass rusher at the college level.

The details

Noa is a three-star prospect who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 205 pounds. He chose Cal over offers from San Jose State and Sacramento State, two other local programs. Noa is expected to compete for playing time as an edge rusher in Cal's defense.

  • Noa signed with Cal on National Signing Day, February 4, 2026.

The players

Sosaia Noa

A 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher from Sacramento who signed with Cal's 2026 recruiting class.

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What’s next

Noa will join the Cal football program this summer and begin competing for playing time on the defensive line.

The takeaway

Cal continues to build depth and talent on the defensive side of the ball, adding a promising edge rusher in Sosaia Noa to its 2026 recruiting class.