EUGENE, Ore. – One of the top uncommitted recruits in the 2027 class revealed his finalists on Monday, and the announcement could have a big impact on the Oregon Ducks.

Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou narrowed his list of schools down to five. The Ducks are the only remaining West Coast team contending for the Riverside, California, recruit.

Five-Star Recruit Marcus Fakatou’s Recruiting Finalists

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The defensive lineman is down to the Ducks, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Texas Longhorns, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish , according to Rivals recruiting analyst Hayes Fawcett .

Fakatou is the No. 2 defensive lineman, the No. 3 player in California and the No. 27 overall recruit, per the Rivals Industry Rankings.…