Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State football for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou has committed to Ohio State for the 2027 recruiting class. Announced on June 29, Fakatou chose Ohio State over offers from Georgia and Texas. He reclassified from 2028 to 2027 and plans to enroll with the Buckeyes next year, after a successful sophomore season at Sierra Canyon. Fakatou joins a strong defensive line class that includes other top-ranked prospects, potentially enhancing Ohio State's defense for the future.
- •Fakatou made 69 tackles and seven sacks as a sophomore.
- •He transferred to Sierra Canyon this spring.
- •Ohio State's 2027 class includes two other top-100 defensive linemen.
- •Fakatou's commitment was announced via Rivals' YouTube channel.
- •He aims to be ready for the next level after his junior season.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — BOOOOOM!!! 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Predicting Ohio State football's next couple of commitments following the addition of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: The moment 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio State
- 8:20 PMESPN NCAAF — Ohio State lands fourth 2027 5-star in DT Fakatou
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — BOOM! Ohio State lands 5-star defensive lineman for 2027 class
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Nation's No. 2 DL makes commitment among Texas, Ohio State and Georgia
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State football
"Ohio State opened up the week with a BOOM! Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff have had a busy June hosting some of the nation’s top recruits. This hard work is already paying off as the Buckeyes earned multiple commitments last week and weekend. Ohio State had one more commitment left in its […]
"The Ohio State Buckeyes have picked up a big commitment by the way of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. Good news for Buckeye Nation is that more commitments look to be coming very soon.
"The Ohio State football program received a huge commitment from 5-star defensive lineman, Marcus Fakatou. Watch video of the moment he announced.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:01 AMBOOOOOM!!! 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State
Ohio State opened up the week with a BOOM! Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff have had a busy June hosting some of the nation’s top recruits. This hard work is already paying off as the Buckeyes earned multiple commitments last week and weekend. Ohio State had one more commitment left in its […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 1:15 AMPredicting Ohio State football's next couple of commitments following the addition of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou
The Ohio State Buckeyes have picked up a big commitment by the way of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. Good news for Buckeye Nation is that more commitments look to be coming very soon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:22 PMWATCH: The moment 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio State
The Ohio State football program received a huge commitment from 5-star defensive lineman, Marcus Fakatou. Watch video of the moment he announced.
- ESPN NCAAFJun 29, 2026, 8:20 PMOhio State lands fourth 2027 5-star in DT Fakatou
Five-star defensive tackle Marcus Fakatou, No. 15 in the SC Next 300, announced his commitment to Ohio State on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 8:12 PMBOOM! Ohio State lands 5-star defensive lineman for 2027 class
Ohio State football stayed hot on the recruiting trail with the commitment of 5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou for the 2027 class.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:32 PMNation's No. 2 DL makes commitment among Texas, Ohio State and Georgia
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou chose Ohio State over Georgia and Texas to boost the Buckeyes' 2027 recruiting class.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:09 PM5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State football
Ohio State picked up another commitment for its 2027 recruiting class with a pledge from five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Jun 30, 2026, 10:14 PMGeorgia Football Season Preview: Biggest Opponents, Possible Upsets and More
- NCAAM•Jun 30, 2026, 10:13 PMWill Graves Joins Portland State’s Coaching Staff
- NCAAM•Jun 30, 2026, 10:13 PMDusty May addresses role of NIL era in Michigan departure, how it can be ‘segue’ to NBA
- College Sports•Jun 30, 2026, 10:12 PMRick Pitino delivers emotional euology for Kenny Klein
- College Sports•Jun 30, 2026, 9:34 PMArkansas baseball LHP Colin Fisher enters transfer portal
- NCAAM•Jun 30, 2026, 9:23 PMRandy Bennett, ASU men's basketball debut their new look, foundation
