Ole Miss Keeps Pursuing Ohio State Commit Caden Moss
The five-star Mississippi offensive tackle committed to Ohio State in June but Ole Miss continues to contact him.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Ole Miss continues to pursue Caden Moss, Ohio State's No. 1 ranked offensive lineman commit from Mississippi, despite his June 26 pledge to the Buckeyes. Rivals analysts flipped their prediction from Ole Miss to Ohio State at 60% confidence on June 25.
Why it matters
Moss's recruitment shows that high school commitments can remain contested even after a pledge, as rival programs keep working to reverse a decision. Ohio State is treating him as locked in while building out its offensive line class.
Moss ranks as ESPN's No. 4 tackle in the class and started at left tackle for an 11-1 Jackson Academy team that won the MAIS 4A-Division I title. Ohio State currently has six offensive line pledges in this class, but whether Moss's ranking will hold through the rest of the cycle remains unclear.
The players
Caden Moss
Caden Moss is a five-star offensive tackle from Mississippi who ranks among the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is a Big Ten football program in Columbus, Ohio, that competes annually for national championships.
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss is the University of Mississippi football program in Oxford, Mississippi, a Southeastern Conference team.
The details
Moss named six finalists on June 23, including Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, and Tennessee. He visited Oxford again at the LSU game on September 19, and Ole Miss continues to contact him after his commitment to Ohio State.
Timeline
June 23: Moss named six finalists
June 25: Rivals analysts flipped predictions to Ohio State
June 26: Moss committed to Ohio State
September 19: Moss visited Oxford at the LSU game
December 2: Early signing period opens
Season Trajectory
The recruiting battle for Moss reflects the broader competition among top programs to secure offensive linemen in the 2027 class. Ohio State's six offensive line pledges and Ole Miss's No. 12 national class ranking show how both programs are competing for talent.
Fantasy and roster watchers should note that Moss's commitment locks in a No. 15 overall prospect for Ohio State's future offensive line. The December 2 early signing period will determine whether Ole Miss can reverse the pledge.
The takeaway
High school commitments remain fluid until a signed letter of intent is in hand, so fans should watch for signing-day updates. Recruits who shift late can reshape a program's future depth chart.
What happens next
Moss is expected back in Columbus this weekend for the Ohio State game against Oregon, and early signing period opens December 2.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
