Caden Moss picks Ohio State over LSU, Ole Miss

Ohio State has landed 2027 offensive lineman Caden Moss, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound prospect from Jackson Academy who chose the Buckeyes over Ole Miss, Kentucky, LSU, Oregon and Tennessee. His commitment adds Ohio State’s fifth incoming addition since May 15 and is

Ohio State landed a major piece of its future on Friday. when Jackson Academy offensive lineman Caden Moss announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-5. 320-pound Mississippi native revealed the decision on Instagram Live after reaching it earlier in the week. sealing a recruiting win that put his name squarely in Ohio State’s next offensive line plans.

Moss selected Ohio State over a set of finalists that included Ole Miss, Kentucky, LSU, Oregon and Tennessee. His commitment came after completing official visits during the spring recruiting period.

The rankings only sharpen what this pledge means. ESPN has Moss as the No. 15 overall prospect and the No. 4 offensive tackle in the 2027 class. The 247Sports Composite lists him as the nation’s No. 72 overall player, the No. 7 offensive lineman and the No. 3 recruit in Mississippi. USA TODAY Composite places him at No. 70 nationally and No. 6 among offensive linemen.

For Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, the timing is a boost. Moss gives the Buckeyes their fifth addition since May 15 and their 16th overall commitment in the 2027 cycle. He also becomes the program’s sixth offensive line commitment. joining Kellen Wymer. Jimmy Kalis. Mason Wilt. Davis Seaman and Brody McNeel.

Moss is expected to primarily play offensive tackle, though he could also line up at guard. He was Ohio State’s top remaining offensive line target after Kalis committed in April.

The pledge matters inside the coaching staff’s recruiting work, too. Moss becomes Tyler Bowen’s biggest recruiting win as offensive line coach, as he is the first top-300 out-of-state offensive lineman Bowen has signed with the Buckeyes.

With Moss on board. Ohio State’s 2027 class now carries a clear charge—its third five-star pledge in the group comes from Moss joining defensive end D.J. Jacobs and wide receiver Jamier Brown. Before Friday’s decision, the Buckeyes held the No. 11-ranked 2027 recruiting class in ESPN’s rankings, including 10 SC Next 300 commitments.

At Jackson Academy. Moss has been a multi-year starter and helped lead the Raiders to an 11-1 record and the MAIS 4A-Division I championship. The program’s title marked its first state championship since 2011. Off the field. Moss also competes in basketball. averaging 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game during his junior season. and he participates in track and field. including the shot put. As an underclassman, he has earned invitations to the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl.

His decision carries a piece of Ohio State history as well. Moss is set to become only the second player from Mississippi to play for Ohio State. joining former Buckeyes tight end Craig Robinson. who spent one season with the program in 1990. If he signs with the Buckeyes. Moss will also become Ohio State’s highest-ranked offensive line addition since eventual All-American Paris Johnson Jr. in the 2020 recruiting class.

The sequence of commitments has put Ohio State in a stronger position for the 2027 class than it had been heading into spring. Moss’s pledge—coming after Kalis committed in April. and arriving after official visits during the spring—extends a run that has already moved the Buckeyes toward multiple five-star pieces in both the trenches and beyond.

Now, with Caden Moss choosing Ohio State on Friday and joining a growing group that includes Wymer, Kalis, Wilt, Seaman, McNeel and others, the focus quickly turns to how quickly this incoming offensive line talent can take shape inside Ryan Day’s offense.

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