Terrell Maze (born March 13, 1984) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He played

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. Maze has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Maze attended and played

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. Maze was a 2001 All-CIF selection at cornerback as a senior at Santa Monica High School. He also saw some time on offense for the Vikings, catching seven touchdown passes, and also returned two kickoffs for scores while helping the Vikings to a CIF championship during his high school career.

College career

Maze played

from 2003 to 2006, recording 136 tackles, four interceptions and 20 pass breakups in 42 games.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Maze signed with the

as an

. He was waived prior to the regular season.

Los Angeles Avengers

Maze signed with the

of the

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in October 2007 and played with the team during the 2008 season. He recorded 83 tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass breakups, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one touchdown during his rookie season. Maze was released from his contract when the AFL folded in 2009.

New York Sentinels

Maze was drafted by the

of the United Football League in the

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. He signed with the team on August 5, 2009.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Terrell Maze signed with the

of the

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. Through his first three seasons in the CFL Maze accumulated 106 tackles, 1 quarterback sack 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery. Following the

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Maze signed a contract extension to stay with the Riders.

External links

Saskatchewan Roughriders bio

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Maze, Terrell 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Texas Players of American football from Santa Monica, California American football cornerbacks San Diego State Aztecs football players Baltimore Ravens players Los Angeles Avengers players New York Sentinels players Omaha Nighthawks players Sacramento Mountain Lions players Saskatchewan Roughriders players