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Bills pick CB Maxwell Hairston in NFL draft first round: Highlights, stats, profile


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Cornerback Maxwell Hairston was picked 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 NFL draft. Here’s what to know about Hairston.

Maxwell Hairston draft profile, scouting report

Hairston's blazing 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the combine bodes well for him at the NFL considering his smaller stature at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds. His ball skills (six INTs, 10 passes defensed in two years) are impressive and he can fit in man or zone schemes. He may get bullied by bigger receivers at times, though.

Maxwell Hairston stats

Over four seasons for Kentucky, Hairston played in 32 games (20 starts), recording 89 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, one sack, three forced fumbles, 10 pass breakups, six INTs and 16 passes defended.

Maxwell Hairston height, weight

Hairston is listed at 5-foot-11, 183 pounds.

Where is Maxwell Hairston from?

Hairston is from West Bloomfield, Mich.

Maxwell Hairston high school, highlights

Hairston went to West Bloomfield High School.

Maxwell Hairston Kentucky highlights