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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
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CB Byron Maxwell was drafted out of Clemson in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft

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Maxwell is 6-1, 207lbs and was born on February 23, 1988
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Maxwell is 6-1, 207lbs and was born on February 23, 1988

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He played four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was a member of their Super Bowl XLVIII championship team
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He played four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was a member of their Super Bowl XLVIII championship team

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Throughout his four seasons, Maxwell had 82 tackles, six interceptions, 27 passes defended, and three forced fumbles
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Throughout his four seasons, Maxwell had 82 tackles, six interceptions, 27 passes defended, and three forced fumbles

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Against the Giants in 2013, Maxwell registered two interceptions, which is his personal record
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Against the Giants in 2013, Maxwell registered two interceptions, which is his personal record

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Maxwell is originally from Charleston, S.C. and attended Fort Dorchester High School
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Maxwell is originally from Charleston, S.C. and attended Fort Dorchester High School

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Coming out of high school, Maxwell was ranked as the 40th best prospect in the nation according to ESPN.com
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Coming out of high school, Maxwell was ranked as the 40th best prospect in the nation according to ESPN.com

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Maxwell was also ranked as the 3rd best player in the state of South Carolina as a recruit
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Maxwell was also ranked as the 3rd best player in the state of South Carolina as a recruit

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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
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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

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In high school, Maxwell also competed in track and field
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In high school, Maxwell also competed in track and field

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While at Clemson, Maxwell majored in sociology
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While at Clemson, Maxwell majored in sociology

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Maxwell recorded 165 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and a sack during his collegiate career
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Maxwell recorded 165 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and a sack during his collegiate career

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He also had four interceptions, 20 pass breakups, and six forced fumbles as a Tiger
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He also had four interceptions, 20 pass breakups, and six forced fumbles as a Tiger

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Maxwell played in 53 games at Clemson, which ties a school record
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Maxwell played in 53 games at Clemson, which ties a school record

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Maxwell was known as one of the hardest hitting defensive backs in the ACC during his college tenure
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Maxwell was known as one of the hardest hitting defensive backs in the ACC during his college tenure

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