5-star DL Marcus Fakatou includes Georgia in top-3 schools
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou has narrowed his recruitment to three schools, with the Georgia Bulldogs making the list alongside Texas and Ohio State. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 275 pounds, Fakatou is a top prospect from Sierra Canyon High School in California. He visited Georgia officially on May 31 and is anticipated to make his decision soon. Fakatou ranks as the No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 24 overall player in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.
- •Fakatou includes Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and Ohio State Buckeyes in top-3.
- •He is a 6-foot-6, 275-pound defensive lineman from Sierra Canyon High School.
- •Fakatou recently visited Georgia on May 31.
- •He ranks as the No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 class.
- •Georgia has recently attracted several top recruits, including Eric McFarland and Colton Nussmeier.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star DL puts Georgia football in his top-3
"Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou is narrowing down his recruitment to three schools including the Georgia Bulldogs.
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