Vernon Maxwell (American football)

Vernon Maxwell
No. 56, 98, 57, 50, 92
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1961-10-25) October 25, 1961
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolLos Angeles (CA) Verbum Dei
CollegeArizona State
NFL draft1983: 2nd round, 29th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks21.5
Fumble recoveries9
Interceptions1
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.

Maxwell was born in Birmingham, Alabama.