2027 IOL commits to Ohio State over LSU, Ole Miss, Oregon

On Friday, Ohio State received a commitment from Jackson Academy offensive lineman Caden Moss, one of the nation’s highest-rated trench prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Mississippi native selected the Buckeyes over finalists Ole Miss, Kentucky, LSU, Oregon and Tennessee after completing official visits during the spring recruiting period.

Moss, who announced his decision on Instagram Live after reaching it earlier in the week, gives head coach Ryan Day another recruiting win. ESPN ranks him as the No. 15 overall prospect and the No. 4 offensive tackle in the 2027 class, while 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. The USA TODAY Composite places him No. 70 nationally and No. 6 among offensive linemen.

The commitment provides Ohio State with its fifth addition since May 15 and its 16th overall pledge in the 2027 cycle. Moss also becomes the Buckeyes’ sixth offensive line commitment, joining Kellen Wymer, Jimmy Kalis, Mason Wilt, Davis Seaman and Brody McNeel. He is expected to primarily play offensive tackle, although he could also line up at guard.

Moss was Ohio State’s top remaining offensive line target after Kalis committed in April. His pledge is Tyler Bowen’s biggest recruiting win as offensive line coach, as he becomes the first top-300 out-of-state offensive lineman Bowen has signed with the Buckeyes.

Ohio State has now landed its third five-star pledge in the 2027 class, alongside defensive end D.J. Jacobs and wide receiver Jamier Brown. Before Moss’ commitment, 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 first state title since 2011. He also competes in basketball, averaging 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game during his junior season, while participating in track and field, including the shot put. Moss has also earned invitations to the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl as an underclassman.

His commitment also carries historical significance. 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.

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