Penn State may not have won many battles in the 2027 recruiting class, but they have received good new from one of the top defensive lineman recruits in the class.
According to 247Sports, Marcus Fakatou, a five-star defensive lineman, has included Penn State in his top 10. Several other blue blood programs in the mix include Georgia, Miami, Texas, and Ohio State . Fakatou was initially a part of the 2028 class but chose to reclassify. It’s important to note that while Fakatou attended Penn State’s White Out game last year, he has not returned to campus for a visit since the hiring of new head coach Matt Campbell.
Fakatou is a versatile player whose experience as a multisport athlete will help him throughout his college career. He had 69 tackles, 17 for loss, 14 QB hurries, eight blocked field goals, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections in the 2025 season alone. His ability to create pressure on opposing offensive linemen through a blend of power and size is something that Penn State desires.
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Fakatou is the No. 2 defensive lineman in the entire class and No. 35 prospect overall, so it will not be easy sledding for the Nittany Lions on the recruiting trail, especially with the other heavy hitters. However, if Penn State does manage to get him, he would be their first commitment…and arguably their best no matter what.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Five star D-lineman has Penn State in top 10
