Ohio State football target Marcus Fakatou may skip visits to Notre Dame, Oregon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Sierra Canyon defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou, a five-star prospect, recently visited Ohio State and Texas. While scheduled to visit Notre Dame and Oregon, sources suggest he may not follow through with those trips. His recruitment has seen significant interest from both Ohio State and Texas, with Fakatou building a strong relationship with Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. The Buckeyes recently missed out on another key target, Reinaldo Perez, emphasizing their focus on landing Fakatou. The situation remains fluid as decisions about official visits are still being assessed.
- •Marcus Fakatou is a five-star defensive lineman from Sierra Canyon, CA.
- •Fakatou visited Ohio State and Texas recently in early June.
- •There is uncertainty regarding his planned visits to Notre Dame and Oregon.
- •Fakatou's relationship with Ohio State's staff, particularly Larry Johnson, is crucial.
- •The recruitment battle is primarily between Ohio State and Texas.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Elite five-star Ohio State football target may not end up taking two key official visits, and it could be great news for the Buckeyes
"Ohio State's chase of an elite five star defender looks to be between them and the Texas Longhorns at the top. The latest development could bode well for the Buckeyes' growing chances of landing him.
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