Maddox had an amazing Junior season in 2023. His outstanding play helped the Elder Panthers to a 7-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He led the GCL in Tackles and was 2nd in Sacks. He plays both inside and outside. Against the run, he show elite football intelligence as he quickly reads run/pass and displays very good range while taking good angles in pursuit. He exhibits excellent explosiveness as he makes the tackle near the LOS preventing a gain of significant yardage. Against the pass, he does a great job of reading the QB and reacts quickly to the ball being thrown. He shows very good closing speed in pursuit before making a tackle preventing a first down.

In 2023, Maddox established himself as one of the best players in the state. A starter on varsity since his Freshman year, he plays very well against the run and pass. He plays as a MLB and OLB. Against the run, he shows elite football intelligence as he reads run/pass and shows very good instincts taking the correct angle in pursuit. He plays with excellent closing speed before using his above-average play strength and explosiveness as he makes the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he quickly keys and diagnoses the play. He shows good play speed as he drops back into coverage while reading the QB. He locates the ball well in the air and shows good hands as he makes the interception.

Maddox had an excellent game on Saturday against the #1 team in OH and the #10 team in the country in St. Edward. Despite the 34-33 loss, Maddox along with several other members of the Elder football team played with tremendous heart and played well. He had 8 tkl,1 sack and an INT. He plays as a MLB. Against the run, he shows great football intelligence as he reads run/pass. He plays with elite range as he plays sideline to sideline and displays excellent instincts taking the correct angle in pursuit before exhibiting very good explosiveness as he makes the tackle. Against the pass, he displays elite awareness in coverage as he defends his zone with his very good athleticism while reading the QB before showing good hands as he makes the interception.

Maddox had an excellent Sophomore season in 2022. The 3 star prospect shows great position versatility as he plays both MLB and OLB. Against the run, he shows very good football intelligence as he quickly reads run/pass. He displays excellent play strength with quality use of hands and physical toughness as he disengages from the IOL with ease. He quickly locates the RB and consistently takes the correct angle in pursuit before making the tackle near the LOS. Against the pass, he does a great job of reading the QB while dropping back into coverage. He plays with very good range and closing speed as he makes the tackle on WR preventing a significant gain.

In 2022, Maddox helped the Elder Panthers to a 10-win season, advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs and held opposing offenses to 16.8 points per game. He plays as a MLB and OLB. Against the run, he does an excellent job of key and diagnosing the play. If engaged in a 1on1 situation against an OL, he exhibits very good play strength and use of hands as he quickly disengages. He displays great instincts in pursuit and delivers a perfect form tackle as he prevents a gain of significant yardage. Against the pass, he reacts quickly to the ball and displays excellent range in pursuit as he plays sideline to sideline before making the stop preventing a potential big play.

Maddox is the #1 ranked LB in the class of 2025. He plays as a MLB and OLB. Against the run, he shows elite football intelligence as he reads run/pass. He displays rare play strength with good hand use as he easily sheds the block from the OL. He shows outstanding instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit. He exhibits very good range as he plays sideline to sideline and shows quality form tackling ability as he wraps up and makes the tackle. Against the pass, he effectively reads the QB and shows good closing speed before making the tackle on the WR preventing a gain of significant yardage.

The Elder High School sophomore is yet another impressive Ohio linebacker prospect who cemented himself on the 2025 recruiting scene with a Big10 offer from Purdue on September 3rd. PrepRedzoneOH lead scout Jared Luginbill has been all over this kid since before the recent rankings update, and for good reason, as the 6’2, 205 lber. has a great frame with more room to grow and plays with balance, solid speed, and a lot of strength at the point of contact. Arnold does a good job of breaking down and squaring up ball carries and uses good pursuit angles and overall comfortability in space to prevent RBs and WRs from gaining extra yardage once he gets ahold of them. I also like how he slips by blocking attempts. He’s posted 35 tackles, 8 TFLs, and half a sack through the midseason point of 2022, and Ohio State is starting to get involved, inviting him to the Horseshoe on October 1st. Miami of Ohio has contacted him as well.

The Sophomore LB who currently has an offer from Purdue had an excellent game as he made 10 tackles. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he shows great instincts as he quickly keys and diagnoses the play. Shows excellent use of hands as he sheds the block from elite OT and displays very good range as he makes the tackle outside the tackle box. Against the pass, he is quick off the edge as he uses his athletic ability to beat the tackle. He pressures the QB into passing the ball early and uses his very good motor to chase down the RB who caught the ball preventing a potential touchdown.