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JACKSON ACADEMY’S CADEN MOSS - RATED THE NO. 7 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN IN THE COUNTRY - CHOSES BIG 10 POWER OHIO STATE OVER SEC TEAMS OLE MISS, KENTUCKY, LSU AND TENNESSEE

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Jackson Academy star offensive lineman Caden Moss has decided to play college football in the Big 10 Conference.
The 6-foot-5, 320-pound senior announced he has verbally committed to Ohio State and chose the Buckeyes over SEC teams Ole Miss, Kentucky, LSU, and Tennessee and Big 10 team Oregon.
He visited Ohio State before visiting Ole Miss then made his decision publicly on Instagram.
“I chose Ohio State because they have a long tradition of excellence,” Moss said. “With my decision being made, I can put all of my focus into this upcoming season.”
Ohio State has been ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in each of the past 13 seasons at some point in the season. The Buckeyes won the national title in 2024 and has finished in the top five of the final Associated Press Top 25 poll in eight of the past 11 seasons. Ohio State has won nine national championships and finished national runner-up six times.
Moss is rated the No. 3 player in Mississippi and the No. 7 offensive lineman in the country in the Class of 2027 by 247 Sports. He was selected to the Under Armour All-American Game and the Polynesian Bowl.
In addition to his finalists, Moss has 22 other Division I offers, including Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and 10 more from the SEC.
Moss was the anchor of the offensive line and helped JA to a 11-1 record and the MAIS Class 4A, Division I championship, the first state football title for the Raiders since 2011, and a No. 2 final ranking in Mississippi by MaxPreps as a junior. He was a first-team offensive lineman on the 2025 Mississippi Scoreboard All Metro Jackson team.
Two of Moss’ teammates from this past season - defensive lineman Dereon Albert and linebacker TJ White (the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year) - both signed with Tennessee.
Also a forward in basketball, Moss averaged 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds and helped JA to a 23-11 record and the Class 4A, Division II state runner up finish last year as a junior.
“Caden possesses elite physical traits that separate him from his peers,” JA coach David Duggan said. “He is an exceptional athlete who consistently displays outstanding balance, body control, and overall athleticism on the field. His natural physical tools allow him to play with confidence and efficiency in all phases of the game. As the season progresses, I expect Caden to continue to developing his overall game while embracing a larger leadership role. He has the ability to positively influence those around him and has the potential to become of the team’s leaders both on and off the field.”