Ohio State receives crystal ball predictions for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ohio State football received a boost as two recruiting experts logged predictions for five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou. Fakatou, ranked as the No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 class, has narrowed his choice to Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas, after canceling official visits to Oregon and Notre Dame. The predictions follow a successful official visit to Ohio State in late May. Coaches Larry Johnson and Ryan Day are optimistic about the potential commitment from Fakatou, who attends Sierra Canyon High School.
- •Marcus Fakatou is a five-star defensive lineman.
- •He has canceled visits to Oregon and Notre Dame.
- •His top three schools are Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas.
- •Fakatou made his first official visit to Ohio State in late May.
- •Two predictions favor Ohio State for his commitment.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State gets third and fourth crystal ball for five-star talent
"Ohio State gets more good news as two more recruiting experts log predictions for the Buckeyes to land a five-star defensive lineman.
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