When we first came across Maxwell back in the spring we were instantly impressed. Our Midwest Director of Scouting was really impressed by him during a live summer camp viewing. The tape further verified the in-person impressions. Oberling is a massive OT with long levers. He is 6’6″ 280 lbs with powerful, heavy hands that strike and get DL off balance. From there it looks too easy for the big man to punch those feet into the ground and drive his opponent out of the trenches in the run game. The big man also played some DL and flashed that raw upper body power further as he violently holds his ground and then swallows up ball carriers attacking inside. The incoming junior holds an offer from North Dakota and has the talent to be a future FBS recruit.

A new name out of Wisconsin and the Badger State’s 2028 OL class, Lodi’s Maxwell Oberling sure made an entrance to the recruiting scene at the UND Flagship Camp #1. Great size and a good athleticism backing his game, Oberling could stuff rushers at the top of the arc thanks to his foot speed, balance, and base, and he could shut down a rusher’s first move as well as counter thanks to his hand usage and physicality. Speaking of physicality, Oberling thrived the most physical the rep got, and his good balance and lateral agility post-contact really got PRZ excited and impressed given the size, age, and tradition of OL prospects produced by the Great State of Wisconsin. Also could defend twitch and was overall patient in his pass set. Oberling earned his first D1 offer thanks to his performance, as the hosting UND Fighting Hawks just had to throw their name in the mix for this up-and-coming Hog Molly.

Another 2028 OL who is going to reshuffle the top of the position rankings is Lodi’s Maxwell Oberling Maxwell Oberling 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL/DL Lodi | 2028 State WI . Max has a rare frame that already checks in at 6’6″ 280 lbs. With that frame comes natural power. Power in his hands that give him an initial punch of a heavyweight boxer and the leg drive to be able to erase DL from gaps. The big man also flashed some ability to get up to level two and land blocks on more agile defenders. The overwhelming power also shines in his DT reps where he instantly collapses the interior of the line. This is another prospect who could be playing at a very high level down the road.