Top 2027 OT Maxwell Hiller commits to Florida

Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit, chooses Gators over other top programs

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:13am

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Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to play for the University of Florida. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound lineman from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, chose the Gators over other top programs like Alabama, Ohio State, and Tennessee.

Why it matters

Hiller's commitment is a major recruiting victory for new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, as the Gators have struggled to land elite offensive line talent in recent years. Hiller is the highest-ranked recruit to pledge to Florida under Sumrall's tenure so far.

The details

Hiller made his initial visit to Florida in late January and 'clicked right away' with Sumrall. A return trip in late March sealed his decision to commit to the Gators. Hiller has a close relationship with new Florida offensive line coach Phil Trautwein, who previously recruited him while at Penn State.

  • Hiller committed to Florida on April 9, 2026.
  • Sumrall and the Gators initially offered Hiller on December 12, 2025.

The players

Maxwell Hiller

A five-star offensive tackle and the No. 2 player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Jon Sumrall

The new head coach of the University of Florida football team.

Phil Trautwein

The University of Florida's offensive line coach, who previously recruited Hiller while at Penn State.

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What they’re saying

“Once you get that feeling that that's the place that you want to be, you know it's time. I got that feeling down there. I don't think there's another school that is going to give me that level of comfortability.”

— Maxwell Hiller

“I took so many visits to Penn State while he was there. I've trained with him. I've watched him work with players. He's more than a coach for me. He's my guy. That relationship right there is a huge part of why we got interested in Florida.”

— Maxwell Hiller

What’s next

Hiller is expected to sign his National Letter of Intent with Florida in December 2026 and enroll early in January 2027.

The takeaway

Hiller's commitment is a major recruiting coup for the Gators, as they land one of the top offensive line prospects in the country to bolster their offensive front for the future.