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ATHENS - As expected, Georgia Bulldog assistant coach Tray Scott is swinging for the fences in the current 2027 recruiting class.

After signing five defensive linemen in the 2026 cycle, Scott is after one of the nation’s best right now in five-star Marcus Fakatou‍. The Sierra Canyon (CA) defensive tackle has seen Scott make the trip out West multiple times including a recent visit this spring.

It won’t be easy to fight off the likes of Southern Cal and Notre Dame, but Scott is making sure the Bulldogs stay towards to top of Fakatou’s recruitment.

“Coach Scott is legit,” Fakatou told Dawg Post. “He knows his stuff and he’s proven to get guys in the league. He knows how to connect and is passionate about getting to know you as a person and as a player. It’s all about development and how Georgia can get me to the next level guaranteed.”

At Orange Lutheran last season he made 69 tackles, 17 TFLs and seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He’s currently ranked as the No. 27 overall prospect in the country for the 2027 class.

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With no current defensive line commitments, Scott still has plenty of other options on his recruiting board. An in-state defender to keep a close eye on moving forward is Columbia (GA) defensive tackle, Chris Hector.

The Atlanta-area lineman dominates on both lines of scrimmage and has the potential to turn into a stout, run-stopping defender in the trenches. He’s naturally strong and moves really well for his size at 6-foot-5 305-pounds.  He’s a mean, physical offensive tackle, but his ability to play with good leverage and clog the running lanes has him on Georgia’s radar.

“Coach Scott is a good coach because he coaches very hard and is very real. He’s a great recruiter because he has strong relationships with my family and me outside of just football. His pitch has been that it’s close to home, my family loves it there and that coming to Georgia changes peoples live’s not just in football but as a man in general.”