Vernon Maxwell (American football)

Vernon Leroy Maxwell (born October 25, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. Maxwell played college football for Arizona State University, and was selected as an All-American. He played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, and was recognized as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Maxwell was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

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1982 College Football All-America Team consensus selections

Offense	QB John Elway \| RB Eric Dickerson \| RB Mike Rozier \| RB Herschel Walker \| WR Anthony Carter \| TE Gordon Hudson OT Jim Covert \| OT Don Mosebar \| G Steve Korte \| G Bruce Matthews \| C Dave Rimington

Defense	DL George Achica \| DL Rick Bryan \| DL Wilber Marshall \| DL Vernon Maxwell \| DL Mike Pitts \| DL Gabriel Rivera \| DL Billy Ray Smith, Jr. LB Ricky Hunley \| LB Marcus Marek \| LB Darryl Talley DB Terry Hoage \| DB Terry Kinard \| DB Mike Richardson

Special teams	K Chuck Nelson \| P Jim Arnold

Baltimore Colts 1983 NFL Draft selections

John Elway Vernon Maxwell George Achica Phil Smith Sid Abramowitz Grant Feasel Alvin Moore Jim Mills Chris Rose Ronald Hopkins Jim Bob Taylor Carl Williams

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Name	Maxwell, Vernon
Alternative names	Maxwell, Vernon Leroy; Maxwell, Vernon L.
Short description	All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker
Date of birth	October 25, 1961
Place of birth	Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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