Vernon Maxwell (American football)

Sacks:	21.5
Fumble recoveries:	9
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Maxwell
No. 56, 98, 57, 50, 92
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	October 25, 1961 (age 63); Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:	Los Angeles (CA) Verbum Dei
College:	Arizona State
NFL draft:	1983: 2nd round, 29th pick
Career history
	Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts (1983–1984); San Diego Chargers (1985); Detroit Lions (1985–1987); Seattle Seahawks (1989); Phoenix Cardinals (1990); Los Angeles Rams (1991)*; Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1991–1992);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1983); PFWA All-Rookie Team (1983); Consensus All-American (1982); 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1980, 1981, 1982);
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:
Sacks:	21.5
Fumble recoveries:	9
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Leroy Maxwell (born October 25, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s. Maxwell played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, earning consensus All-American honors in 1982. He played professionally for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, and was recognized as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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Maxwell was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

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