He graduated from Woodbury High School in 2021, where he was named All-State and Conference Player of the Year in 2021.
Padelford played with the under-19 team and appeared in 13 MLS Next matches, scoring two goals and providing eight assists.
On March 10, 2022, Padelford signed a three-year homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer side Minnesota United.
[2][3][4][5] He spent the 2022 season with the club's MLS Next Pro side, making 22 appearances and adding one assist.
[6][7] On June 3, 2023, Padelford made his MLS debut, starting in a 1–1 draw at home to Toronto FC.