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Caden Moss commits to Ohio State football for 2027 class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Caden Moss commits to Ohio State football for 2027 class

Summary

Caden Moss, a four-star offensive tackle from Jackson Academy, announced his commitment to Ohio State on June 26. Moss, ranked No. 70 nationally in the USA TODAY Composite Ranking and No. 6 among offensive linemen, considered several schools including Ole Miss and Kentucky before choosing the Buckeyes. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 320 pounds, he played a key role in leading Jackson Academy to its first MAIS 4A-Division I championship since 2011, finishing last season with an 11-1 record. Moss also excelled in track and basketball at Jackson Academy and joins a growing Ohio State recruiting class.

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Key Details

•Moss announced his commitment on June 26, 2026.
•He is ranked No. 70 in the USA TODAY Composite Ranking.
•Jackson Academy won a state championship during Moss' junior season.
•He previously considered schools like Ole Miss, LSU, and Kentucky.
•Moss has also participated in basketball and track at Jackson Academy.

Latest Updates

2:43 AMYahoo Sports — BOOM! Ohio State football gets commitment from 5-star offensive tackle
1:30 AMESPN NCAAF — 5-star offensive tackle Moss commits to Ohio St.
12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football lands commitment from Caden Moss, 4-star OT from Jackson Academy
12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Day, Ohio State football win pledge of 4-star OT Caden Moss
12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Elite OL Caden Moss is a Buckeye: ‘There is no better place than Ohio State’

What they're saying

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Ohio State has landed one of the nation’s premier offensive linemen. Caden Moss of Jackson (Miss.) Jackson Academy has committed to the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-4.5, 330-pound standout chose Ryan Day’s program over Ole Miss and Kentucky LSU, Oregon and Tennessee also finished among his finalists. Ranked No. 43 in the Rivals Industry Ranking, Moss admitted […]
— Yahoo Sports

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day landed his latest five-star pledge in the 2027 class Friday night with a commitment from offensive tackle Caden Moss, No. 15 in the SC Next 300.
— ESPN NCAAFby Eli Lederman