Jim Maxwell

Maxwell started all 42 games in which he played during his four-year collegiate career at Gardner–Webb from 2000 to 2003. He finished his career with 306 tackles, 10 sacks, four interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and eight forced fumbles. He was a first-team All-Big South Conference selection as a senior in 2003 when he tallied 116 tackles, three sacks and an interception. He graduated with a degree in business administration.

Jim Maxwell's debut with the Cincinnati Bengals came on December 15, 2007 in a 13-20 loss at San Francisco. Despite the team loss, Maxwell recorded his first two tackles as a Bengal. He was released during final cuts on August 30, 2008.

Maxwell was waived by the 49ers on September 2, 2006.

Prior to the 2005 season, Maxwell was recognized by the NFL for completing his college studies and earning an MBA from Gardner–Webb. He was able to earn the degree by taking advantage of the Continuing Education Program, offered by the NFL Player Development Department.

In 2005, Maxwell once again was waived by the Giants at the conclusion of the preseason.

Maxwell went undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants on April 27, 2004. He was waived by the team following training camp on August 30 but was re-signed to the practice squad. Maxwell was promoted to the active roster on September 14 and remained there the final 14 games of the regular season. He recorded seven tackles and a sack on defense and 11 stops on special teams.

Maxwell attended Johnsonville High School in Johnsonville, South Carolina where he was a letterman in football. Maxwell graduated from Johnsonville in 1999 as a salutatorian.

James Maxwell (born August 8, 1981 in Johnsonville, South Carolina) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the NFL New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Gardner–Webb.