Devonnsha Maxwell
.jpg) Maxwell with the DC Defenders in 2025 | |
| No. 73 – Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 5, 1999 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 284 lb (129 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Valdosta |
| College | Chattanooga (2018–2022) |
| NFL draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Devonnsha Jerome Maxwell (born May 5, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2023.
Early life
Maxwell was born on May 5, 1999. His mother is Regina Maxwell.[1]
College career
Maxwell played college football at Chattanooga from 2018 to 2022. He earned his college degree in psychology in 2021.[1][2]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+5⁄8 in (1.87 m) | 290 lb (132 kg) | 33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 7+7⁄8 in (2.03 m) | 5.19 s | 1.79 s | 2.90 s | 4.74 s | 7.83 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) | 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) | 30 reps |
| All values from Chattanooga's Pro Day[3] | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bengals
On May 12, 2023, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Maxwell to a three-year, $2.72 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[2][4] On August 1, Maxwell was carted off the field after he injured his right knee.[5][6] He was placed on injured reserve on August 7.[5] Maxwell was released by the Bengals on August 19, 2024.[7]
DC Defenders
On December 4, 2024, Maxwell signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[8]
Atlanta Falcons
On June 17, 2026, Maxwell signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[9]
References
- 1 2 "Devonnsha Maxwell - 2022 - Football - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics". GoMocs.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- 1 2 "Devonnsha Maxwell". Bengals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Devonnsha Maxwell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Spotrac.com: Devonnsha Maxwell contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- 1 2 "Bengals Roster Moves: Maxwell Placed on Reserve/Injured List". Bengals.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ↑ Marcum, Jason (August 1, 2023). "Trayveon Williams and Devonnsha Maxwell carted off the field during Bengals' Tuesday practice". Cincy Jungle. SB Nation. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Bengals roster moves". Bengals.com. August 19, 2024.
- ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ↑ McFadden, Will (June 17, 2026). "Falcons sign three UFL standouts". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Chattanooga Mocs bio