Vernon Maxwell was drafted No. 29 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2629th at Arizona State
The pick
How Vernon Maxwell came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2629th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1350% of career value
- Final season
- 19896 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Maxwell.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M-Kingsville · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
California
Miami
Arizona State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Arizona State
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI
Arizona State
#41
Ron Brown
WR · CLE
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Bryan Caldwell
DE · DAL
Arizona State
#92
Ron Wetzel
TE · KC
Arizona State
#169
Alvin Moore
RB · IND
Arizona State
#181
Mike Black
P · DET
Arizona State
#254
Walt Bowyer
DE · DEN
Arizona State
Other LB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Terrell Suggs
LB · BAL · 2003
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#80
Derek Smith
LB · WAS · 1997
Arizona State
#125
Brian Noble
LB · GB · 1985
Arizona State
#92
Derrick Rodgers
LB · MIA · 1997
Arizona State
#69
Scott Stephen
LB · GB · 1987
Arizona State
#126
Jason Kyle
LB · SEA · 1995
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Maxwell in the 1983 NFL Draft
Vernon Maxwell is a Linebacker out of Arizona State selected No. 29 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vernon Maxwell drafted?
Vernon Maxwell was selected No. 29 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/vernon-maxwell.
What college did Vernon Maxwell play for?
Vernon Maxwell played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Vernon Maxwell's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/vernon-maxwell.