Maxwell Van Fleet brings veteran Cornell edge, steady production, and high-character grit
In the 2025 season, Cornell DL Maxwell Van Fleet started all 10 games and posted 32 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a quarterback hurry, and a pass breakup, giving the Big Red a dependable, disruptive presence on the edge. What makes him interesting beyond the box score is the long runway of development: he’s been described by Cornell as a defensive leader with a big chip on his shoulder, strong work ethic, and a team-first profile that showed up in community-service recognition. He looks like a culture-add, not just a stat line.
