Texas Longhorns miss out on top defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Marcus Fakatou, a highly-ranked defensive lineman for the 2027 class, has committed to Ohio State, choosing them over Texas, Georgia, and other programs. Fakatou is ranked as the No. 2 defensive lineman in the Rivals industry rankings with a notable composite rating of 95.79. Despite this loss, Texas maintains the sixth-best recruiting class nationally and third in the SEC, with commitments from other strong defensive linemen. The Longhorns are positioned well in recruiting, continuing to build a promising defensive line for the future.
- •Fakatou is a 6'7, 280-pound defensive tackle from Sierra Canyon, California.
- •He visited multiple schools, heavily favoring USC and Notre Dame before committing to Ohio State.
- •Texas still holds the sixth-ranked recruiting class overall and third in the SEC.
- •The Longhorns have commitments from four-star recruits Kasi Currie and Tyler Alexander.
- •Coaches view the defensive line haul this cycle as a strong foundation.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Texas lost out on one of the best defensive players in the entire 2027 recruiting class, but they may have never stood a chance
"The Texas Longhorns still have the sixth-best recruiting class in the country, despite losing out on Marcus Fakatou.
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