Top Mississippi Prospect Caden Moss Considers LSU, Oregon as Contenders

The 4-star offensive lineman is prioritizing stability and life after football in his recruitment.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:33pm

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Caden Moss, the top-ranked high school football prospect in Mississippi, has emerged as a top target for several major college programs, including the LSU Tigers and Oregon Ducks. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive lineman has visited a number of schools this offseason as he navigates his recruitment, prioritizing factors like staff stability and life after football.

Why it matters

Moss is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, and his commitment will be a major coup for whichever program lands him. The battle for elite in-state talent is always fierce in the SEC, and Ole Miss is looking to keep the top prospect in Mississippi home.

The details

Moss has already taken visits to Ole Miss, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Miami, and LSU, with plans to also visit Kentucky. He has said he is prioritizing factors like staff stability and life after football in his decision. The No. 3 interior offensive lineman in the country, Moss is being heavily recruited by programs across the country.

  • Moss visited LSU this past weekend on an unofficial visit.
  • Moss plans to visit Kentucky in the coming weeks.

The players

Caden Moss

A 4-star offensive lineman and the top-ranked prospect in the state of Mississippi for the 2027 recruiting class.

Pete Golding

The Ole Miss Rebels' coaching staff, led by defensive coordinator Pete Golding, are heavily recruiting Moss and looking to keep the top in-state talent home.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, who hosted Moss for an unofficial visit this past weekend as they look to land the top Mississippi prospect.

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What they’re saying

“So far I've been to Ole Miss, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Miami - I was at LSU [Saturday] - and I'm going to Kentucky.”

— Caden Moss, 4-star offensive lineman

“I prioritize stability within the staff. There's instances where a kid signs and that coach gets fired or that particular coach may leave - that's hard to adjust.”

— Caden Moss, 4-star offensive lineman

“The next I'll say is life after football. Football isn't guaranteed... What's next for me? What's going to be set in line so I can be successful after I'm done playing?”

— Caden Moss, 4-star offensive lineman

What’s next

Moss plans to continue taking visits to schools across the country as he narrows down his college decision, with Kentucky being his next scheduled trip.

The takeaway

The battle for Caden Moss, the top-ranked prospect in Mississippi, is heating up as elite programs like LSU and Oregon emerge as contenders alongside in-state power Ole Miss. Moss' focus on staff stability and life after football will be key factors in his eventual college choice.