Rebel Walk Recruiting: A Visit with 2027 Defensive Back Mason Moore from Baton Rouge Central High
OXFORD, Miss. —Mason Moore has to be one of the most underrated recruits in the country. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive back has ball skills that just can’t be taught. The talented athlete, who attends Baton Rouge Central High, has visited Ole Miss twice for two separate games and is excited to get back on campus during the summer.
I had the opportunity to talk with Moore, and I wanted to know how he got those ball skills.
“It came from repetition. One thing I am good at is that I can read offenses and understand what they are about to run.“
Mason Moore on his play
Moore is coming off a 39-tackle, one sack, and one interception season, but he does so much more than what his stats indicate. When you turn on his film, you quickly see he is a part of almost every play, making an impact one way or another.
“You don’t want to hit anyone scared, you want to hit them with confidence, and it just goes down.“
Mason Moore
An unranked recruit at the moment, Moore holds offers from three big schools: Oregon, Texas A&M, and Ole Miss.
He says, “Texas, USC, and Ole Miss,” in no particular order, are all dream schools for him — and the Rebels are the ones who have offered him.
🚨2027 UnderCruited DB Alert🚨
Mason Moore (@Mason_Moore__) is an under recruited prospect with an IGA Score® that ranks in the top 12% among 9,100+ DBs in our database.
His In-Game Athleticismâ„¢ historically aligns with D1 prospects.
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Moore says his command of the field is what makes him different from other recruits in the country.
When talking to Moore, I wanted to know who he models his game after, and the two answers I got make perfect sense.
“I used to watch his film before every game,” he said of Houston Texans’ safety Jalen Pitre. He went on to add, “Amik Robertson and I are close to the same size snd he’s in the NFL, so I feel like he really opened my eyes,” Moore says of the Washington Commanders’ cornerback.
Some schools like my comparison tell me what you think @JalenPitre1 @marlonmoore1 @JimmyDetail @koreylindsey21 pic.twitter.com/VWc8y8IL9n
— Mason Moore (@Mason_Moore__) February 21, 2026
Moore plays exactly like Robertson and Pitre combined. The grit and determination stand out on film as there is no fear when Moore is making a play. For someone who might be considered a bit undersized, he is more than willing to go up against any player in his way — and he’s more than likely win, too.
Driven by a goal to make it to college football and eventually the NFL, Moore has the skills to pull it off. The underrated recruit will be one to watch and is certainly a top of the line talent at defensive back, in my opinion.
Moore has an official visit scheduled at Ole Miss for May 1-3.
Let’s get it !!! @FrankWilson28 @jerms3_ @OleMissFB @jamichael97 pic.twitter.com/AyW7FImz2N
— Mason Moore (@Mason_Moore__) March 6, 2026
Luke Dunavant
Luke Dunavant is a junior at the University of Mississippi, majoring in Journalism, with an emphasis in Sports Media and a minor in Sports Management. He is originally from Hernando, Mississippi, and graduated high school from Magnolia Heights. His favorite sports are basketball, football, and soccer. Growing up, he played baseball, football, and soccer at different points, immersing himself in the world of sports. He tries to always bring the same passion he had playing sports into covering them.
