Well, folks, hold onto your helmets because the college football recruiting world just experienced a seismic jolt, shaking the foundations of Ohio State’s championship castle. Every year, the recruiting circus of college football brings its quota of drama, but lately, the spotlight has been particularly intense on Columbus. Ohio State under Ryan Day has simply flourished, with four playoff victories within a month, a national championship, and a school-record-tying 14-win season that solidified Day as one of the sport’s top coaches.

If the spring transfer portal were a reality show, Ryan Day’s Ohio State would be the level-headed, bright contestant who won’t get caught up in the drama. OSU is coasting with a roster that didn’t budge. No historic departures, no eleventh-hour surprises—just a stable ship sailing through the tempest. However, they’re not just acing the spring. Ryan Day has an eye on the future. And it’s not next year. We’re talking about the 2027 class.

Now, step into the 265-pound giant that is Caden Moss. This guy is a 6-foot-5 and 265-pound walking fortress. The Jackson (Miss.) Academy player has seen heavy recruitment coming his way. There’s a new program on the list. On April 23, On3’s VP, Steve Wiltfong, retweeted Moss’s tweet. The tweet read, “Blessed to receive an offer from Ohio State University.”

Moss is the top offensive tackle in the 2027 class. He has already amassed six Division I offers, including from SEC powerhouses like Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Mississippi State, all this at the age of 15. Because college coaches prefer their linemen the way we prefer our WiFi: huge, speedy, and unmovable.

Moss is a two-sport talent. Along with football, he is also trying his hand at basketball at Jackson Academy. During the 2024 season, Caden started as an LT for his high school team and got a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American selection. Team results? Well, the high school reached the semifinals of the MAIS 6A playoffs. That’s not it. The real hallmark of Moss’ talent is in the offensive output of the team. With him in the O-line, the team averaged 362 yards of offense per game. So, naturally, there are offers.

And as we said, the Buckeyes are not the only program vying for Moss’ commitment. Brian Kelly’s LSU and Kalen DeBoer’s Bama are also in the running. We are still two years from his name getting added to a program’s roster as a freshman. The next course of action for Moss? Some official visits. Some unofficial visits. Junior Day invites. A few programs may be in the running because of one crucial factor.

Who can land Caden Moss?

Caden Moss, the 4-star talent from Mississippi, has a 91.24 grade on On3.  Moss’s list of offers sounds like an SEC speed-dating lineup—Ole Miss, Tennessee, Mississippi State.

Who’s leading the race? Well, if we consider the distance factor, the first place for a Mississippi native is going to be Ole Miss, and Lane Kiffin’s offense is not a bad place to land. At times, for in-state talents, proximity can become a factor, considering they don’t want to move miles away from home at such a young age.

If not Ole Miss, LSU and Tennessee are next in line in terms of proximity. We are not discounting the Buckeyes at this point. It’ll matter if Caden Moss prefers the Southern heat or Ohio cold.