Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY led 2A in receiving as a senior, catching 78 passes for 1,390 yards and 16 touchdowns in 15 games. Maddox does a great job of using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs with ease. He is also impressive after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Maddox holds multiple offers, including one Division I offer from Gardner-Webb, and I can see him finding success wherever he decides to play at the next level.

My final offensive standout from the state semifinal round in Kentucky is Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY . Maddox played a key role in Owensboro Catholic’s victory, leading his team in receiving with four catches for 147 yards and a touchdown. Xavier is a dangerous deep threat, using his explosive speed to blow by opposing defensive backs to create separation. He is also very reliable in jump ball situations, using his athleticism to go up an attach the ball at its highest point and strong hands to bring in the catch, regardless of what type of coverage is around him. Maddox currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more come his way as he has the potential to be a very productive receiver at the next level.

Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY caught my attention on the camp circuit this offseason and he has continued to stand out as a senior. He is currently the leading receiver in 2A, catching 31 passes for 538 yards and six touchdowns in six games. Maddox is a skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He is also impressive after the catch, showing the speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Maddox currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I expect more to come his way this season.

Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY is another player from Owensboro Catholic who stood out to me on the camp circuit this offseason. Maddox is an impressive route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He is also a very reliable deep threat, using his speed to run by opposing defensive backs. Xavier had a solid junior year, catching 29 passes for 381 yards and five touchdowns. Maddox currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I expect more college coaches to be paying close attention to him this season.

Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY caught my attention at one of our camps this offseason and was equally impressive when watching his junior year film. Maddox is a skilled route runner who has shown the ability to use smooth breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He also does a great job of tracking the ball in the air and adjusting to make a catch when necessary. Xavier is also reliable in the deep passing game, showing the speed to run by opposing defensive backs. Maddox finished his junior year with 29 receptions for 381 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. Xavier currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I expect more to come his way going into his senior year.

My final notable 2026 wide receiver to watch in Western Kentucky this season is Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY . As a junior, Maddox caught 29 passes for 381 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. Xavier is a skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He has also shown the speed to run by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. Maddox currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I expect more to come his way going into his senior year.

Xavier Maddox Xavier Maddox 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR/ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2026 State KY is a receiver who caught my attention with a very impressive performance on Saturday. Maddox was dominant during the 1v1 session of the camp, using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation with ease. He also showed impressive athleticism which he used to go up and catch passes at their highest point. Xavier doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is a player who college coaches should keep an eye on heading into his final season.