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Get To Know: Byron Maxwell
On Tuesday, the Eagles agreed to terms with CB Byron Maxwell. Here are 15 facts about the newest Eagles cornerback ...
CB Byron Maxwell was drafted out of Clemson in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft
Maxwell is 6-1, 207lbs and was born on February 23, 1988
He played four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was a member of their Super Bowl XLVIII championship team
Throughout his four seasons, Maxwell had 82 tackles, six interceptions, 27 passes defended, and three forced fumbles
Against the Giants in 2013, Maxwell registered two interceptions, which is his personal record
Maxwell is originally from Charleston, S.C. and attended Fort Dorchester High School
Coming out of high school, Maxwell was ranked as the 40th best prospect in the nation according to ESPN.com
Maxwell was also ranked as the 3rd best player in the state of South Carolina as a recruit
He did not play his senior season of high school football due to injuries, but he recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a junior
In high school, Maxwell also competed in track and field
While at Clemson, Maxwell majored in sociology
Maxwell recorded 165 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and a sack during his collegiate career
He also had four interceptions, 20 pass breakups, and six forced fumbles as a Tiger
Maxwell played in 53 games at Clemson, which ties a school record
Maxwell was known as one of the hardest hitting defensive backs in the ACC during his college tenure
