Devonnsha Maxwell

Devonnsha Jerome Maxwell (born May 5, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Chattanooga and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Devonnsha Maxwell

Maxwell with the DC Defenders in 2025
No. 95 – DC Defenders
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1999-05-05) May 5, 1999 (age 26) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:	Valdosta (Valdosta, Georgia)
College:	Chattanooga (2018–2022)
NFL draft:	2023: undrafted
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2023) DC Defenders (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Maxwell was born on May 5, 1999. His mother is Regina Maxwell.^[1]

College career

Maxwell played college football at Chattanooga from 2018 to 2022. He earned his college degree in psychology in 2021.^[1][2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in (1.87 m)	290 lb (132 kg)	33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	5.19 s	1.79 s	2.90 s	4.74 s	7.83 s	28.5 in (0.72 m)	8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)	30 reps
All values from Chattanooga's Pro Day[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

On May 12, 2023, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Maxwell to a three-year, $2.72 million contract as an undrafted free agent.^[2][4] On August 1, 2023, Maxwell was carted off the field after he injured his right knee.^[5][6] He was placed on injured reserve on August 7.^[5] Maxwell was released by the Bengals on August 19, 2024.^[7]

DC Defenders

On December 4, 2024, Maxwell signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).^[8]