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Marcus Fakatou

Committed to Ohio State's class of 2027 on June 29, 2026. 5-star defensive lineman from Sierra Canyon, CA. 6-6, 275 pounds.

CLASS OF 2027 COMMIT / NO. 03 ON THE BOARD

What he adds to the class

  • No. 3 by composite rank, among the 19 commits
  • 2 defensive linemen in the class, him included
  • 18th of 19 to pledge, in June 2026
  • 2 commits from California, him included

Counted from the verified 2027 board, never projected. See the full position-by-position needs.

The other defensive lineman in the class

Position
DL Defensive lineman
Rating
★★★★★
Composite rank
NO. 31 NATL RATINGS VERIFIED
Height / Weight
6-6, 275 pounds SIZE VERIFIED
High school
Sierra Canyon
Hometown
Chatsworth, CA
Status
Committed to Ohio State
Committed

Rating and composite rank: On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 16, 2026.

Height, weight, high school and hometown: 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 12, 2026.

Commitment date: 247Sports' and On3's Ohio State 2027 commits pages, which agreed on all 18 dates to the day, as of August 14, 2026.

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Quick answers: Marcus Fakatou

Every answer below is read from the verified 2027 commit board, the same source the grid at the top of this page renders. Nothing here is estimated or projected.

Is Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio State?
Yes. Marcus is a verified pledge in Ohio State's class of 2027, committed on , one of 19 commits on the 2027 commit board.
What position does Marcus Fakatou play?
Defensive lineman (DL). Where that leaves the class is tracked on the 2027 needs page.
How tall is Marcus Fakatou?
Marcus is listed at 6-6, 275 pounds, from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on . Heights and weights here are never estimated.
Where is Marcus Fakatou from?
Marcus plays for Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, CA.
What is Marcus Fakatou's recruiting ranking?
Marcus is a 5-star prospect, No. 31 nationally, from On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on . Ratings move through a cycle, so the outlet and the date beside a number matter as much as the number.

How we track Marcus: every fact on this page is drawn from the verified 2027 commit board and cross-checked against the 247Sports composite and published reporting before it is listed. His height and weight come from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, on the date stamped beside them. We do not post measurables we have not read in print, film breakdowns or photos of high school recruits. Ratings and national ranks move through the cycle; the board timestamp is the last verification date.

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