Born: July 16, 1994 – Troyes, France
Entering 2026:  Years as a Lion: 5th   Years in CFL: 7th Status: Global
Career Games: 61  Playoffs: 6 Grey Cup: 0

Acquired:

Maxime was signed as a free agent by the Lions in September 2022. He then inked a two-year extension ahead of the 2024 campaign.

Highlights:

2025: Maxime dressed in eight regular season games this past season, making a pair of special teams tackles.

2024: Year three with the squad saw increased production for the linebacker, as Max recorded 14 special teams tackles and seven defensive stops in 16 regular season games, all of which were new career highs. He added one special teams tackle in the Western Semi-Final at Saskatchewan.

2023: Max played a factor on special teams in his 12 regular season games for the Lions. He registered six special teams tackles and one defensive tackle for a loss. Max also played in the Western Division Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

2022: Rouyer suited up in eight regular season and two playoff contests with the Lions and would record a forced fumble in a win at Edmonton on October 21.

2021: suited up in one regular season game with the Elks, recording one special teams tackle in a loss to Winnipeg.

2019: a fourth-round selection by Edmonton in the inaugural European Draft, Rouyer suited up in 17 regular season games with the green and gold while recording three special teams tackles. Made his playoff debut in the Eastern Semi-Final at Montreal and registered one special teams tackle. He also dressed in the Eastern Final loss in Hamilton.

College:

2015-2018: Maxime attended McGill University and recorded 103 total tackles and 4.5 sacks in 23 total games with the Redmen.