Florida turns recruiting momentum into commitment from 2027 OT Moreno Fisher

Florida has landed one of the fastest-rising offensive linemen in the 2027 class. Moreno Fisher, a 6-foot-7, 270-pound offensive tackle out of Cornelius (N.C.) Hough, has committed to Jon Sumrall and the Gators following his official visit to Gainesville.The former Virginia commit saw his recruitment take off this fall. Auburn, Florida and Florida State were among the major programs to extend offers after Fisher reopened his recruitment.But Florida made its move early, and the Gators never let up. Fisher first visited Gainesville in September for the Ole Miss game. That trip gave Florida momentum, and offensive line coach Phil Trautwein continued building on it.Now the Gators have landed another offensive lineman for their 2027 recruiting class.“The experience and the whole environment of that game was something crazy,” Fisher previously told Rivals. “It was a daytime game, and it was still packed out. No open seats in the crowd. It was a great experience, honestly.”That first visit helped Fisher see Florida differently. The atmosphere impressed him, but the coaching staff ultimately helped separate the Gators from the competition.Trautwein made Fisher a priority from the moment Florida offered. The Gators’ offensive line coach stayed in regular contact, explained his vision for Fisher’s development and established a strong relationship with the North Carolina standout.“I like Coach Trautwein a lot. He has coached some great offensive linemen. Since offering me, he has recruited me hard. He is a top coach.”Sumrall also made a strong impression. Fisher followed Florida’s progress throughout the season and liked how the Gators responded to adversity.“Coach Sumrall has done a great job,” Fisher said. “They have a great atmosphere at Florida. The crowd is great. It is a top SEC school and the coaches have them playing well.”Florida’s staff continued making Fisher feel wanted after his September visit. Sumrall, Trautwein and other staff members maintained weekly communication, and the Gators made an in-person stop to see Fisher ahead of his official visit.That consistent attention mattered.“Honestly, it’s because of how they make me feel, coming from a coaching staff standpoint and a player standpoint,” Fisher said. “They make me feel like a priority.”Fisher also took notice of the direction of the program.“Then the way they carry themselves so far this season, bouncing back from losses, responding. It’s all just right in front of me. I like what they are about.”By the time Fisher returned to Gainesville for his official visit, Florida had established itself as the program to beat.The Gators used that opportunity to finish the job.Fisher’s commitment gives Florida a massive offensive tackle prospect with considerable upside. At 6-foot-7 and 270 pounds, he brings the length and frame that college programs covet at the position.