Joseph Sanchez is a 6-2, 290-pound defensive lineman from Chino Hills, California. He is transferring to OBU from Chaffey College and will be a sophomore this fall.
He played at Ayala High School for Coach Randy Reams and was a Sierra League honorable mention All-League and Ayala's Defensive Lineman of the Year.
The son of Norma and Jose Sanchez, Joseph was a four-year Scholar Athlete student.
He was recruited by East Central, Southwestern Oklahoma State, Adams State, Minot State and Livingstone.
"I chose OBU because I feel like this school presents the best opportunity to grow as a student, an athlete and most importantly as a person in all aspects of life," Sanchez said. "The coaches also made me feel wanted throughout the recruiting process and hearing their goals for the program and the athletes is something I'm excited to contribute to and be a part of."
