The Countdown Begins
Caden Moss, the highest‑ranked offensive lineman in Mississippi, has trimmed his list of potential colleges to six programs: Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon and Tennessee. The 6‑foot‑5, 320‑pound prospect, a rising senior at Jackson Academy, will announce his decision on Instagram with UCReport at 7 p.m. on June 26.
Ranked as the No. 3 player in the state and No. 7 among offensive linemen in the 2027 class, Moss also holds the No. 72 spot nationally per the 247Sports Composite. His accolades include selections to the Under Armour All‑America Game and the Polynesian Bowl while still in high school, underscoring his elite status.
Moss’s recruitment narrative is punctuated by his role in leading Jackson Academy to an MAIS 4A‑Division I championship last season, the team’s first title since 2011, after finishing the year 11‑1. Beyond football, he averaged 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game on the basketball court, showcasing his athletic versatility.
Among the schools on his radar, Ole Miss, Oregon and Kentucky stand out as his top interests, according to 247Sports. The Rebels enter the decision with a modest footprint in the state, holding just one top‑15 recruit, Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, who committed to Mississippi State earlier this year.
The upcoming announcement will be closely watched by college‑football analysts and fans alike, as Moss’s choice could shift the balance of power in the SEC and beyond. Whichever program he selects, the next chapter promises to add another chapter to a career already marked by championship success and national recognition.