Florida added a major piece to its 2027 recruiting haul on Thursday afternoon, landing a commitment from 3-star offensive tackle Moreno Fisher.
Fisher, a Cornelius, N.C., native who plays at Hough High School, shared his decision with On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. The 6-foot-7, 305-pound lineman had been headed toward Virginia before flipping to the Gators.
That makes Fisher a late but important pickup for Florida’s 2027 class. With his commitment, the Gators now sit at 27 pledges for next season, and the 247Sports Composite ranks the class ninth in the country.
Florida’s push for Fisher had been building for a while, and the timing mattered. He was on campus for an official visit this past weekend, and just a few days later the Gators closed the deal on a player who could develop into a future tackle option.
Fisher had originally committed to Virginia on June 14, but he backed off that pledge on Oct. 14. Once he reopened his recruitment, Florida stayed in the mix and ultimately won out after already making him a priority.
He also gives the Gators another addition up front in a class that is already loaded along the offensive line. Fisher is the fourth offensive lineman in the group, joining 5-star Maxwell Hiller, 4-star Peyton Miller and 4-star Elijah Hutcheson.
In the 247Sports Composite rankings, Fisher is listed as the 1,170th-best overall prospect in the 2027 class. He also checks in as the 95th-best offensive tackle and the 40th-best player in North Carolina.
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