Five-star OL Maxwell Hiller narrows choices to final four

Hiller plans to take three official visits before committing, with one school standing out

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

Maxwell Hiller, a five-star offensive lineman from Coatesville, Pennsylvania and the No. 4 player in the 2027 class, has narrowed his college choices down to four schools: Ohio State, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. He has three official visits scheduled and says one school is currently at the top of his list.

Why it matters

Hiller is considered one of the top offensive line recruits in the 2027 class, so his college commitment will be closely watched by college football fans and recruiting analysts. The schools in his final four represent some of the top programs in the country, making this a highly anticipated recruitment.

The details

Hiller said he plans to take official visits to three of the four schools in his final grouping, though he did not specify which three. He also revealed that one school is currently standing out above the others, though he did not name that school.

  • Hiller has narrowed his choices to a final four schools in February 2026.

The players

Maxwell Hiller

A five-star offensive lineman from Coatesville, Pennsylvania and the No. 4 player in the 2027 recruiting class.

Ohio State

One of the four schools in Hiller's final grouping.

Tennessee

One of the four schools in Hiller's final grouping.

Florida

One of the four schools in Hiller's final grouping.

Alabama

One of the four schools in Hiller's final grouping.

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What’s next

Hiller plans to take official visits to three of the four schools in his final grouping before making his college commitment.

The takeaway

Hiller's recruitment has come down to four of the top college football programs in the country, highlighting his status as one of the premier offensive line prospects in the 2027 class. His upcoming official visits and eventual commitment will be closely watched by recruitniks.