Vernon Leroy Maxwell (born October 25, 1961) is a former American college and professional

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player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. Maxwell played

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for

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, and was selected as an All-American. He played professionally for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts,

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and

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, and was recognized as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Maxwell was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

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1961 births Living people Players of American football from Birmingham, Alabama American football linebackers Arizona State Sun Devils football players All-American college football players Baltimore Colts players National Football League Defensive Rookie of the Year Award winners Detroit Lions players Seattle Seahawks players {{linebacker-1960s-stub