No. 2 College Football DL Prospect Announces Top Ten Schools

Marcus Fakatou, a highly sought-after defensive line prospect in the 2027 recruitment cycle, has narrowed his list of potential college destinations to ten top programs. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 275 pounds, Fakatou is currently ranked as the second-best defensive line recruit in his class according to Rivals. His final ten schools include Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Texas A&M.

The Orange Lutheran standout from Southern California has become a key target for numerous high-profile college football programs following an impressive sophomore season, in which he recorded 28 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and five sacks. Fakatou's recruitment process recently intensified with visits from nearly a dozen coaching staffs at his home and campus tours, leading to his decision to focus on these ten schools.

Significant factors in his decision include personal connections with coaching staffs and the prospects for professional development each program offers. Ohio State's