‘27 CA DL Marcus Fakatou (Offer)

[allenm5333]

To me, he has a role like Tuitt. 3-4 5 tech de and slides inside on even man fronts. Would absolutely take him, but odd fit. Would absolutely still take him!

assuming we get sessay, first world problems I dont know where a 5 star de would fit

 

[NDhoosier]

In a 4-3 or 4-2 base defense, Fakatou is absolutely more of an inside guy. I agree that he is similar to Tuitt, but that was in a 3-4 defense. Tuitt would probably be inside on this year's team.

 

[allenm5333]

In a 4-3 or 4-2 base defense, Fakatou is absolutely more of an inside guy. I agree that he is similar to Tuitt, but that was in a 3-4 defense. Tuitt would probably be inside on this year's team.

So what I said? lol

 

[Rocketman84]

To me, he has a role like Tuitt. 3-4 5 tech de and slides inside on even man fronts. Would absolutely take him, but odd fit. Would absolutely still take him!

Kinda get what your saying but Tuitt was in a different scheme, he's a twitchier athlete than Tuitt. Fakatou is the kind of guy you take regardless and figure it out.

 

[allenm5333]

Kinda get what your saying but Tuitt was in a different scheme, he's a twitchier athlete than Tuitt. Fakatou is the kind of guy you take regardless and figure it out.

Oh yea. Diaco with Tuitt was an odd front (remember cat and dog backers?). I am just saying positionally they are similar. You absolutely take him and figure it out.

 

[NDhoosier]

So what I said? lol

ya... I am agreeing with you. Is there something confusing about what I said?

 

[Rocketman84]

Oh yea. Diaco with Tuitt was an odd front (remember cat and dog backers?). I am just saying positionally they are similar. You absolutely take him and figure it out.

Exactly, but I think he has the versatility in the odd or even front which is always a bonus. I'm always a proponent of taking the high level guys and just figuring it out, as opposed to just some who think you take another guy who will stick around but never see the field or contribute past STs. He could legit be an AA level player at DE or DT.

 

[allenm5333]

Exactly, but I think he has the versatility in the odd or even front which is always a bonus. I'm always a proponent of taking the high level guys and just figuring it out, as opposed to just some who think you take another guy who will stick around but never see the field or contribute past STs. He could legit be an AA level player at DE or DT.

Very curious if we implement some more odd front packages. Definitely have the bodies to do so

 

[Rocketman84]

Very curious if we implement some more odd front packages. Definitely have the bodies to do so

It could definitely be an option

 

[RudyVerse]

I haven't looked or have access but X saying that Wilfong has predicted him to OSU.

 

[allenm5333]

I haven't looked or have access but X saying that Wilfong has predicted him to OSU.

Over a week ago but with 50% confidence level

 

[MeanGreenBeans]

Over a week ago but with 50% confidence level

Doesn't Fong change his predictions pretty often? I don't put much stock in this one.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Doesn't Fong change his predictions pretty often? I don't put much stock in this one.

He didn't use to change them often. He was pretty notorious for keeping his prediction the same, but there was a fair amount of flipping his prediction in the days leading up to the announcement as he got concrete information.

I don't know if things have changed.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Him going to Ohio State makes zero sense considering it was stated he dropped USC because of the guys they already had at his position. Ohio State has Jacobs at DE and Wyatt Smith coming in at DE.

 

[RudyVerse]

Him going to Ohio State makes zero sense considering it was stated he dropped USC because of the guys they already had at his position. Ohio State has Jacobs at DE and Wyatt Smith coming in at DE.

And Prince Goldsby, a 95 rated guy on 247 but perhaps he's a LB.

https://247sports.com/player/prince-goldsby-46162471/

 

[MeanGreenBeans]

Him going to Ohio State makes zero sense considering it was stated he dropped USC because of the guys they already had at his position. Ohio State has Jacobs at DE and Wyatt Smith coming in at DE.

ND already has Aidan O'Neil and Jackson Vaughn at Fakatou's desired position. And by the time of his official visit, Sesay might already be on board too.

 

[PolishDomer]

If he waits and waits as DE fills up...can he reclassify back to '28? LOL

 

[Domer Dude]

Marcus Fakatou is a 5-star defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the #2 DL in the country. The current prediction from top recruiting analysts at Rivals, including Steve Wiltfong, Adam Gorney, and Greg Biggins, is that he is trending toward Ohio State. Yahoo Sports

Fakatou himself confirmed to Rivals' Greg Biggins that Ohio State is the top team on his list. However, it's still a very active recruitment — he also has official visits scheduled with the Texas Longhorns, Oregon Ducks, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Athlon Sports

Notre Dame is considered the #2 school in his recruitment at this stage, with Georgia, Texas, and Oregon rounding out his top five.

 

[ndinoxford]

Biggins thinks Fakatou could cut his list to 3 after his visit to Texas. The information around this recruitment is ALL over the place. I’ve never seen anything like it.

 

[Rocketman84]

Biggins thinks Fakatou could cut his list to 3 after his visit to Texas. The information around this recruitment is ALL over the place. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Sounds familiar...

 

[allenm5333]

Biggins thinks Fakatou could cut his list to 3 after his visit to Texas. The information around this recruitment is ALL over the place. I’ve never seen anything like it.

at this point it would make no sense to come out with a final 3 until after visits and he is ready to announce

 

[NDFAN2008]

At this point whoever he commits to I have a hard time believing he will stick with that school.

 

[NDpendent]

At this point I still want him in the class

 

[RudyVerse]

At this point whoever he commits to I have a hard time believing he will stick with that school.

I don’t. He’ll have taken dozens of visits and multiple to his choice and competitors. We said the same thing about Justin Scott.

Wherever he commits I fully expect him to stick.

 

[notredomer23]

I don’t. He’ll have taken dozens of visits and multiple to his choice and competitors. We said the same thing about Justin Scott.

Wherever he commits I fully expect him to stick.

Scott was a flip.

I doubt he’ll flip though because the deal he gets will be sure to lock him in.

 

[allenm5333]

I don’t. He’ll have taken dozens of visits and multiple to his choice and competitors. We said the same thing about Justin Scott.

Wherever he commits I fully expect him to stick.

Dude. Scott flipped from Ohio State to Miami lol

But I do think Fakatou is a good intentioned kid. Just impressionable

 

[RudyVerse]

Dude. Scott flipped from Ohio State to Miami lol

But I do think Fakatou is a good intentioned kid. Just impressionable

I didn’t know that or didn’t remember but still don’t see any reason to believe Fakatou flips. He’ll have visited everywhere and has taken his time.

 

[allenm5333]

I didn’t know that or didn’t remember but still don’t see any reason to believe Fakatou flips. He’ll have visited everywhere and has taken his time.

Oh yeah man. I agree about Fakatou, but Scott’s flip graphic had a money stack on it

 

[Dale]

“Ohio State was the favorite coming into the visit, and there's been nothing to make us believe Texas made some huge jump over the weekend.”

- Texas 247