Surgeon Offers Injury Timeline for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal
Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal could return by late August, says surgeon.
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou has narrowed his recruitment to five schools, including Oregon. He recently visited Oregon and is set for official visits to Notre Dame and Oregon in June.
April was an incredible month for the Oregon Ducks on the recruiting trail. The Ducks picked up six commitments in the month leading up to the spring game, including a pledge from five-star quarterback Will Mencl. After building more momentum with a successful visit with a handful of recruits at the spring game, Oregon has its eyes on another five-star prospect.
Marcus Fakatou, the No. 27 overall player in the Rivals Industry Rankings, cut his recruitment down to just five schools: Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State and Georgia. The Sierra Canyon star is the No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 class and has the size to play inside and the length to play on the edge.
Oregon hosted Fakatou for an unofficial visit in March that ended with the No. 3 player in California feeling like the Ducks were a leader in the race. However, Fakatou's hierarchy in his recruitment has changed with each visit, and it could come down to who gets the last say.
Fakatou told Rivals' Greg Biggins that Ohio State is his current leader, with Notre Dame and Georgia closely following. After an unofficial visit to South Bend last week, Fakatou locked in an official visit to Notre Dame on June 15, just three days after he is scheduled to be in Eugene for his official visit with the Ducks.
The 6-foot-7, 275-pound monster on the edge will come to Eugene in June alongside his Sierra Canyon teammate, four-star defensive lineman Kasi Currie, who was present for Oregon's spring game. The Ducks are in a good position to land Currie, and they could attempt to sway the duo to take their partnership to Autzen Stadium for the future.
The Ducks have committed a significant amount of resources to their defensive line so far in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Four-star defensive linemen Zane Rowe and Cam Pritchett have already shut down their recruitments, locking in with the Ducks, while Oregon earned a pledge from four-star edge rusher Rashad Streets last month.
Marcus Fakatou's top five finalists are Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State, and Georgia.
Marcus Fakatou is ranked as the No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2027 class.
Marcus Fakatou's official visit to Oregon is scheduled for June 18.
Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal could return by late August, says surgeon.
NFL insider predicts 49ers RB depth chart for 2026 season
Padres face Giants on May 4, 2026, at Oracle Park.
Jaguars select linebacker Parker Hughes at 240th overall in 2026 NFL draft.
Gen.G is paving the way for high school and college students to enter gaming careers.
Is Miami the Next Stop for MotoGP? Discussions Underway!
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
While Oregon might be on the back burner within Fakatou's top five, this recruitment has evolved quickly after each visit. The Ducks have some work to do, but they could leap to the front by getting him on campus as much as possible, starting with his official visit.
Contact/Follow@Ducks_Wireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon among finalists for 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou