Maxey played for the Mars Hill Lions, where he was a second-team South Atlantic Conference performer after getting 82 tackles and three sacks as a senior.[1]
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
Maxey was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2016 NFL draft on May 1, 2016.[2] He was released as part of final roster cuts[3] and signed to the teams' practice squad on September 4, 2016.[4]
After suffering several injuries along the defensive line, the Steelers promoted Maxey to the active roster on December 24, 2016.[5] He made his debut the next day in a key victory against the Baltimore Ravens.[6] On January 1, 2017, he made his first career tackle in a 27–24 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns.[7]
On September 2, 2017, Maxey was waived by the Steelers.[8]
Tennessee Titans
On December 19, 2017, Maxey was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 15, 2018.[10] On April 30, 2018, Maxey was released.[11] On July 31, 2018, he was re-signed by the Titans.[12] He was waived/injured on August 10, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on October 23, 2018.
In October 2019, Maxey was picked by the Houston Roughnecks during the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.[17] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[18]