Notre Dame Football Extends Offer to 2028 Star Prospect

Marcus Fakatou is the first prospect from the Class of 2028 to receive an offer from Notre Dame, and he really might be worth it.

Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman talks to the team at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend. / GREG SWIERCZ / USA TODAY NETWORK

Notre Dame is hitting the recruiting trail early. Very, very, very early.

Rising high school freshman Marcus Fakatou from Orange, California, received an offer from Notre Dame Monday evening. According to Michael Chen at Fighting Irish Wire, Notre Dame extended its offer to Fakatou after his performance at their first evaluation camp on June 10th.

The young standout is the first member of the 2028 class that Notre Dame has targeted, and it is obvious why.

All Glory to God for his blessings! ✝️🙏🏽

After my performance at the evaluation camp today, I’m humbled and blessed to have received an offer from Notre Dame! #GoIrish #ChooseYourHard 🍀 @Marcus_Freeman1 @CoachAlGolden @Bullough40 @CoachWash56 @NDFootball @OLuFootball… pic.twitter.com/62A90UBn2H

— Marcus Fakatou 🇹🇴 (@MarcusFakatou) June 11, 2024

Already checking in at 6-7 and close to 260 pounds, Fakatou has NFL size with quick feet and agility - you're not doing your job if you're not throwing out offers now to players with his measurables. It'll take a while to find his right position - the athleticism and frame are in place to bulk up into a next-level lineman - but let's just say there's time to figure it out.

This is the recruiting game, and others are coming after Fakatou. Arizona, USC, Utah, Washington, and Auburn are among those also after the guy before he played a snap of high school ball.

Head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff are going national, and they're going early.