RANKINGS: Ranked as the No. 106 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 131 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 131 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 36 tackle in the South by Scout … Ranked as the No. 74 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN Recruiting Nation.
THE VITALS: Committed to the Hokies on 9/21/2014 … A first-team Florida All-State Class 6A selection his senior season by The Associated Press … A first-team all-county selection as an offensive lineman his senior year by the Polk County Ledger.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 26, 1995, in Winter Haven, FL … Son of Michael Arnold and Shelby Baxter … Has three older brothers and a younger brother … One of his brothers played at Kentucky Christian … Enjoys fishing and riding four-wheelers … Contemplated major is business or management, with hopes of owning his own business.
WHY HE CHOSE TECH: “I decided on Virginia Tech because of the coaching staff and the area. My mom likes the area. She helped me with the decision. And then, I think I can play early as a true freshman.”