Byron Maxwell was drafted No. 173 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 8 · #173 overall
Byron Maxwell Clemson Draft
Byron Maxwell was drafted No. 173 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2242nd at Clemson
The pick
How Byron Maxwell came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 202 lbs
- Hometown
- North Charleston, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 207 prospect46.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2242nd among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1359% of career value
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
Around pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Maxwell.
North Carolina
Slippery Rock
Tulsa
Louisville
Clemson in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#11
Donnell Woolford
DB · CHI · 1989
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
Terry Kinard
DB · NYG · 1983
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Justin Miller
DB · NYJ · 2005
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#40
Dexter McCleon
DB · LAR · 1997
Clemson
#102
Bashaud Breeland
DB · WAS · 2014
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Maxwell in the 2011 NFL Draft
Byron Maxwell is a Defensive back out of Clemson selected No. 173 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Byron Maxwell drafted?
Byron Maxwell was selected No. 173 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/byron-maxwell.
What college did Byron Maxwell play for?
Byron Maxwell played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Byron Maxwell's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/byron-maxwell.