The Golden Bears went 11-1 his senior year, winning the 1977-78 Mid-South Conference Championship led by coach John A. Flynt.
After a week in camp, the Birmingham Stallions released Everett and he went into the NFL as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.
During that season, he played in every game leading the Eagles with 42 special teams tackles and three kick off returns for 40 yards.
Everett had three special teams tackles in the exciting AFC Championship game dubbed "The Drive" against the Denver Broncos that season.
[citation needed] Everett is the president and founder of Maj Thirty Nine, Inc., a real estate investment and development firm.
In 1995, he established The Major Everett Foundation[citation needed] and remains active in the National Football League Players Association.
Major and his wife, Valarie, actively participate in NFL events for retired players and their spouses in the Atlanta and Philadelphia areas.