Georgia is waiting on one of its biggest recruiting calls of the cycle, and the decision is coming fast.
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou is set to announce his commitment Monday, June 29 at 3:00 pm EST, with Georgia, Texas and Ohio State standing as his final three schools. Fakatou has been a major Georgia target for a long time, and at different points in his recruitment the Bulldogs have looked like the favorite to land him.
That picture has shifted heading into the announcement. 247Sports has not posted an official prediction in the race, which leaves the door open for all three schools.
On3, though, sees a different frontrunner. The outlet has Ohio State as the team to beat and gives the Buckeyes a 93.5 percent chance to win the recruitment.
Fans can watch Fakatou reveal his decision live on 247Sports’ official YouTube channel, where the commitment will be streamed.
For Georgia, the payoff would be obvious. Fakatou is a five-star prospect and the No. 24 overall player in the country, so landing him would be a major addition on talent alone. It would be an even bigger statement if the Bulldogs pulled him away from a race that currently appears to lean toward Ohio State.
There’s also a clear impact on the class picture. Georgia currently holds the No. 15 recruiting class in the country for 2027, and adding Fakatou would push that group all the way up to No. 7.
Still, the mood around this one isn’t exactly optimistic for Georgia fans. The expectation is that Ohio State has the edge, but Kirby Smart has earned the benefit of the doubt as a recruiter, and that always leaves room for a surprise.
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