Springboro Offensive Execution has 2027 Ohio QB Max Miller College Ready

Written by Ryan Wright

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Often times when scouting and projecting quarterbacks from the high school to college level, the offense executed is not factored in enough. Running a Spread or Air Raid can be enough for most, but what Maxim “Max” Miller is doing with Springboro High School’s (Springboro, Ohio) multifaceted attack has him way ahead of his peers in understanding principles of the game and defensive schemes.

Game film on the 2027 talent shows Miller (6-3, 190) has all the needed tools to be successful at the Division-I level. Size, height, arm, escape-ability, touch, and the speed to move the chains when needed are all part of his game.

“We run a super Spread offense,” Miller said. “The only time I go under center is for QB sneaks or on short yardage plays. We are a heavy pass offense. I love our offense; it helps me develop as a QB. It helps me read defenses.

“We go out of Pistol a lot, offset our tight end, and we shift formations. We will start in a formation, then I yell “formation”, and we switch the whole formation. We use a lot of motion. I’d say the majority of our pass plays we have motion; I can see if they are in man or zone and the coverage they are running.”

Miller continued, “One of my strengths is accuracy. I feel I can place it where I want on the field. Reading the defense is a strength. I worked a lot on identifying coverages and knowing how to beat them. My arm strength is up there; I can throw it about 60 yards. For a sophomore, I think that is really good. Being able to know when to give it to my guys and let them make plays is a strength.”

Becoming even more dangerous in the Panthers’ offense is on Miller’s mind this spring.

“The most important thing I am working on is my breakaway speed,” Miller stated. “Last year, I didn’t have it; I was getting tackled from behind. I am working on being a real running threat where defenses have to respect me.”

Fine-tuning the QB skills as a passer is also a focus.

“I work with QB trainer Brad Maendler out of Cleveland; he is great,” Miller shared. “I also work with my team QB coach Mike Fisher. I’ve been with him since the third grade. With coach Maendler, we work on all different arm angles, we are working on throws in and out of the pocket, and on receiving pressure. It is game-like. He’s one of the best in the country.”

The skills are being put to the test in 7-on-7 tournaments with TNT Ohio.

“We’ve played in Atlanta, Ashland (Ohio), Chicago, and Indianapolis,” Miller said. “In Ashland, we were runners-up, but there was a questionable ending to the game. We’ve done well. Our offense is explosive; we are scoring on every drive. We’ve played against great competition. We played the sixth or seventh ranked Pylon team, lost by a couple of points. It is making us better.”

Miami-Ohio got Miller on campus last fall with Cincinnati, Ohio, and UMass stopping by Springboro to see Miller. A crowd is expected to arrive this spring.

“We have the GWOC (Greater Western Ohio Conference) Showcase coming up,” Miller stated. “There will be 60-plus coaches that come and watch us workout.”

Photo credit: Miller family – Max Miller at Cincinnati and Miami-Ohio.