Maddox spent the 2024 season in Birmingham after transferring there from the Alabama State Hornets. He recorded 44 tackles (30 solo, two for a loss) along with eight defended passes, two forced fumbles and a pick-six last fall; Pro Football Focus assigned him an 83.9% coverage grade stretching over nearly 400 snaps.

Florida football added depth to its secondary, landing UAB safety Adrian Maddox from the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Maddox, from Conyers, Ga., began his career at Alabama State before transferring to UAB in 2024.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators have landed its first transfer of 2025 from the portal on Sunday, earning a commitment from former UAB safety Adrian Maddox, per On3's Hayes Fawcett on X. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Coach Billy Napier continues his impressive run in the portal after winning the Gasparilla Bowl to cap his best season in Gainesville.

Florida scores a transfer commitment from a defensive back with plenty of starting experience and a penchant for disruption.