Maxie Baughan

Maxie Callaway Baughan Jr. (August 3, 1938 – August 19, 2023) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League. He played linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Washington Redskins.

Baughan attended Bessemer City High School in Alabama before playing college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 1957 to 1959, where he played and started at both linebacker and center. In 1959, he served as Georgia Tech's captain and was a consensus All-American, the Southeastern Conference Lineman of the Year, and the Most Valuable Player in the 1960 Gator Bowl. He set a Georgia Tech single-season record with 124 tackles.

Baughan was selected in the second round, 20th overall, of the 1960 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, and was also chosen as a first-round pick in the 1960 AFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. He joined the Eagles and became a starter immediately at right-side linebacker. He later played for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins. After his playing career, Baughan served as a linebacker coach and defensive coordinator for several college and NFL teams.