#56
Ben Maldonado
Returning to Ohio for 2026
Miami, Fla. → Champagnat Catholic School
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
John Hauser
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Ohio
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #107
Background
2025: Did not play. 2024: Did not play. Prior to Ohio: Attended Champagnat Catholic School. Personal: Born on June 14, 2004… Son of Roberto and Dayana Maldonado… Has one sibling: Luna Bella… Favorite team is the Miami Heat… Enjoys fishing… Is majoring in Communications.
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