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Five-Star DE Marcus Fakatou Commits to Ohio State (2027)

6/30/2026

Summary

Marcus Fakatou Commits

Marcus Fakatou, five-star defensive end, committed to Ohio State’s 2027 class, announcing it on Rivals’ YouTube after a May 29 Columbus visit.
He selected Ohio State over Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame and others, a recruit 247Sports ranks No. 45 and No. 3 among linemen.
At Sierra Canyon he logged 69 tackles, 17 for loss and seven sacks, drawing praise from coaches Larry Johnson and Ryan Day for his development and program’s faith-based environment.

Summary

Ohio State Secures

Ohio State now has four five-star commits for the 2027 class, ranking second only to Texas A&M.
The Buckeyes have secured 11 Scout & College (SC) Next 300 players, placing the class among the nation’s deepest.
Karlos May, a four-star lineman, will decide on July 18 whether to join Ohio State, which could further strengthen its front seven.

History

Historical Context

Urban Meyer joined Ohio State in November 2011 and guided the Buckeyes to the 2014 College Football Playoff national title, a season built on a 2014 recruiting class that featured five top-100 ESPN prospects. The 2027 commitments of five-star defensive end Marcus Fakatou and four-star lineman Karlos May echo that pipeline, keeping Ohio State ahead of rivals Texas A&M and Michigan.

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Marcus Fakatou Commits

Marcus Fakatou, five-star defensive end, committed to Ohio State’s 2027 class, announcing it on Rivals’ YouTube after a May 29 Columbus visit.
He selected Ohio State over Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame and others, a recruit 247Sports ranks No. 45 and No. 3 among linemen.
At Sierra Canyon he logged 69 tackles, 17 for loss and seven sacks, drawing praise from coaches Larry Johnson and Ryan Day for his development and program’s faith-based environment.

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