Top California Prospects Shake Up Recruiting Landscape

Donte Wright, Marcus Fakatou, and other blue-chip recruits are considering new options ahead of official visits.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:05pm

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As the summer recruiting season heats up, several of California's top high school football prospects are reevaluating their college choices. Cornerback Donte Wright, defensive linemen Marcus Fakatou and Kasi Currie, and defensive backs Gavin Williams, Khalil Terry, Duvay Williams, and Darius Johnson are all weighing new opportunities from major programs across the country.

Why it matters

The shifting commitments and visits of these elite California recruits could significantly impact the rosters of top college football teams. Coaches are working hard to land these blue-chip prospects, who will be key contributors wherever they end up.

The details

Wright, the new top-rated prospect in California, remains committed to Georgia but may end up elsewhere after an upcoming visit. Fakatou is expected to take a crucial visit to Texas this weekend that could determine the Longhorns' standing in his recruitment. Currie has been impressed by Ohio State and views the Buckeyes as the team to beat. Several defensive backs like Williams, Terry, and Johnson are considering a range of options including Notre Dame, USC, Michigan, and Cal.

  • Donte Wright is visiting Georgia on Thursday (April 17, 2026).
  • Marcus Fakatou is expected to visit Texas this weekend (April 18-20, 2026).
  • Kasi Currie will take his final visit next weekend (April 25-27, 2026).
  • Gavin Williams, Khalil Terry, Duvay Williams, and Darius Johnson have official visits scheduled in May and June 2026.

The players

Donte Wright

A top-rated cornerback prospect from Long Beach (Calif.) Poly who remains committed to Georgia but may end up elsewhere after an upcoming visit.

Marcus Fakatou

A four-star defensive lineman from Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon who is expected to take a crucial visit to Texas this weekend.

Kasi Currie

A defensive lineman from Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon who has been impressed by Ohio State and views the Buckeyes as the team to beat.

Gavin Williams

A defensive back from La Verne (Calif.) Damien who is considering Notre Dame and USC as top options.

Khalil Terry

A four-star safety from Tustin, Calif. who has been committed to Oklahoma but is now getting to know new Notre Dame position coach.

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What they’re saying

“The idea of being the first Sierra Canyon player to star for the Buckeyes is making a major impression.”

— Kasi Currie, Defensive Lineman

“Currie has also raved about position coach and called him 'the LeBron James of football.'”

— Kasi Currie, Defensive Lineman

What’s next

Donte Wright's visit to Georgia on Thursday could be a pivotal moment in his recruitment, while Marcus Fakatou's trip to Texas this weekend will also be closely watched.

The takeaway

The shifting commitments and visits of these elite California recruits highlight the intense competition among top college football programs to land the state's best talent. Coaches are pulling out all the stops to sway these blue-chip prospects, whose decisions could have a major impact on their future teams.