Moses Barker

KT Rating
94.00National #9|K #5|NC #1|Class of 2027
Scouting Report
Overview
About Moses
Every recruiting cycle has a prospect who makes a significant jump at exactly the right time. In the 2027 class, Moses Barker was one of those players. The North Carolina native surged onto the national recruiting scene during the second half of his junior season, rapidly establishing himself as one of the premier kicking prospects in the country. His development came at the perfect time, allowing college coaches to see a specialist whose physical tools, confidence, and consistency had all taken a major step forward. That rise ultimately led to his commitment to NC State, where he'll remain in his home state to continue his career. Barker enters his senior season already committed and with the pressure of recruiting behind him. Now, his full attention shifts toward finishing his high school career with his best football still ahead of him. With another offseason of development and an entire year to showcase his abilities, KT Recruiting believes Barker is positioned for a breakout senior campaign.
KT Evaluation
Evaluated Jul 24, 2026Moses Barker is an ascending prospect whose trajectory continues to point straight up. His rapid development over the past year has transformed him into one of the most intriguing kickers in the 2027 recruiting class. Barker combines a smooth, efficient operation with excellent natural leg strength. His swing is compact and repeatable, allowing him to consistently produce a clean football while maintaining outstanding balance throughout his follow-through. As his confidence has grown, so has his ability to attack the football with authority, resulting in improved distance and overall consistency. What excites us most about Barker is how much room he still has to grow. His long-range ability continues to improve, and we believe his senior season will provide the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that power consistently in live game situations. The leg talent has always been evident, and now he'll have the opportunity to put together the type of statistical season that matches his physical ability. Equally important is his confidence. Since earning his commitment to NC State, Barker has played with a different level of maturity and freedom. With the recruiting process complete, he can now focus entirely on refining his craft and preparing himself for the ACC. KT Recruiting Evaluation Moses Barker is one of the biggest risers in the 2027 recruiting cycle. His late junior-season emergence wasn't a fluke—it was the result of steady development and a player beginning to realize his full potential. We believe he enters his senior season with tremendous momentum and expect him to produce one of the strongest final campaigns in the country.
KT Recruiting Staff
KT Gauges
Staff-graded · 10-point scaleCommitted To
NC State · ACC · NC
Committed May 25, 2026
Chose the NCST over 6 other offers.
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Player Info
- Full Name
- Moses Barker
- Position
- Kicker
- Class
- Class of 2027
- High School
- Willow Spring HS
- Hometown
- Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 175 lbs
- Kicking Foot
- Right
- Kicking Coach
- Dan Orner
Rankings
9
National
5
K
1
NC
KT staff rankings · 36 rated specialists in the 2027 class
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Offers (7)
NC State
ScholarshipACC · May 25, 2026
Air Force
Mountain West
Army
Reported offer
Navy
AAC
Cincinnati
Reported offer
Wofford
Reported offer
Iowa
Reported offer

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