Oregon Loses Out on Top Defensive Line Recruit to Georgia, Texas, Ohio State

As the summer offseason continues to roll on towards fall camp, the Oregon Ducks search for top recruits to add to their 2027 class with massive official visits scheduled throughout the month of June.

Currently, according to 247 Sports, the Ducks sit securely in the No. 6 spot in the nation for 2027 recruiting with 13 four-stars and four three-stars, still searching for that first initial five-star commitment. Recently, the Ducks crossed another name off their list of five-star prospects.

Defensive Line Recruit Marcus Fakatou Cancels Oregon Ducks Official Visit

Recruited by Oregon defensive line coach Tony Tuioti, five-star defensive lineman and Chatsworth, California native Marcus Fakatou announced his top three schools as the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and the Ohio State Buckeyes, per Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.

On top of that announcement, Fakatou also cancelled his upcoming visit to Oregon on the weekend of June 12 and his official visit to Notre Dame on June 15. Prior to this announcement, Fakatou took visits to his now top three programs with a stop in Columbus, Ohio, for the Buckeyes on May 29, a visit to Georgia on June 1, and a visit to Texas on June 5…

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