He played in the 2007 Lions Club District 4C-1 All-Star Game along with former rival at Pleasant Valley High School quarterback Jordan Rodgers.

As a senior in 2010, Maehl caught 77 passes for 1,076 yards while helping Oregon to the 2011 BCS National Championship Game.

[11] On December 13, 2011, Maehl was signed to the active roster following the release of fellow wide receiver Derrick Mason.

[13] Maehl was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for offensive tackle Nate Menkin on August 12, 2013, where he was reunited with his former college coach Chip Kelly.

In week four of the 2013 season Maehl came in during a blowout loss to the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter and caught a touchdown.