William Thomas Maas (born March 2, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs (1984–1992), and the Green Bay Packers (1993).
[citation needed] Bill Maas played football at Marple Newtown High School but his athletic skills were overlooked, in part because of his team's lack of success on the field.
The only school[citation needed] that expressed interest in him was the University of Pittsburgh, a college football powerhouse.
In 1980, he was part of an elite Pitt team that included future NFL stars Tim Lewis, Jimbo Covert, Chris Doleman, Dan Marino, Russ Grimm, Mark May, Hugh Green, and Rickey Jackson.
He established himself early when as a freshman he blocked a punt and recorded a sack in Pitt's 1980 Gator Bowl victory over South Carolina.
During his career, Maas won acclaim for his relentless pass rushing ability[citation needed] and was selected twice for the Pro Bowl, as well as being named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
On July 6, 2007, Maas was arrested for drug and weapons possession after a traffic stop in East Peoria, Illinois.
[5] The USA Today reported August 7, 2007: Maas, 45, and a passenger in his Hummer, Sarah J. Murphy, 27, were arrested late Friday by Illinois State Police.