This was my first time watching this guy in person in game action, and he lived up to all of my expectations. A great get off, great bend and tremendous speed and power allows him to be an effective pass rusher on all downs against all different kinds of tackles. He has a toolbox full of pass rush moves, and has the sheer strength to knock tackles off balance and get into the backfield quickly. He’s a tackle machine that definitely made his presence felt all night even when things weren’t going their way. Great performance by him, Charlotte is getting a good one!

Tall, long prospect with huge potential at the next level. Already with several Division 1 offers, Maximus could easily play EDGE or TE at the next level.

I especially like his potential as an EDGE rusher. 1:33 on his tape shows a great stop from the backside. The play was too slow for a high-motor defender like Maximus. Similarly, 1:15 shows really great motor stopping the outside run. Love a defensive lineman with the motor to go way outside the hashes and still make a play.

Of course, it his size helps him tremendously. Height gives him an edge against similarly sized offensive lineman, while his length extends his tackle radius and keeps those longer-armed linemen away. In college, especially at the Division 1 level, all you’ll see are big, long-armed tackles. Would love to see Maximus develop into a great EDGE, or even TE.

Fresh off of a surgery, there’s a chance a lot of people have forgotten how dominant of a player this kid can be. Maximus is a DE/TE with elite size and physical traits. He can catch or block and line up just about anywhere, which is a huge advantage for a TE. Defensively he’s a high effort and high motor kid with long arms and the ability to pull mutiple moves. There isn’t a ton of film out there, but with his elite characteristics, I think this could be a sleeper for a giant boost to his stock.

#57 –> #38

Max is another Waterford Mott player whom I expect a breakout season from. Playing both EDGE and TE, Max was an excellent two-way player who has a very high ceiling on both sides of the football. Defensively, Max plays with phenomenal effort and play speed. I would like to see better use of hands, but the effort is 100% there. His measurables also give major upside and a very wide tackle radius. Offensively, there isn’t much tape there but I’ve heard from coaches that he’s more than capable in that department. With a bit more muscle and experience, Max could earn another boost.

#57 –> #38

Max is another Waterford Mott player whom I expect a breakout season from. Playing both EDGE and TE, Max was an excellent two-way player who has a very high ceiling on both sides of the football. Defensively, Max plays with phenomenal effort and play speed. I would like to see better use of hands, but the effort is 100% there. His measurables also give major upside and a very wide tackle radius. Offensively, there isn’t much tape there but I’ve heard from coaches that he’s more than capable in that department. With a bit more muscle and experience, Max could earn another boost.