Maxwell Hairston - NFL Cornerback

• Full Name: Maxwell Hairston
• Date of Birth: June 17, 2003
• Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan
• High School: West Bloomfield High School (West Bloomfield, MI)
• College: University of Kentucky
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Buffalo Bills, 1st Round, Pick #30 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Cornerback

• Three-star recruit in the 2021 class, developed into one of the SEC’s top defensive backs through hard work and steady progression.
• 2021–2022 Seasons: Played sparingly as a freshman and sophomore, mostly contributing on special teams and depth in the secondary.
• 2023 Season: Breakout year as a starter. Recorded 5 interceptions, including 2 returned for touchdowns in a single game against Vanderbilt, setting a Kentucky program record. Finished with 7 pass breakups and over 30 tackles. Earned All-SEC honors.
• 2024 Season: Solidified his status as one of the nation’s top cornerbacks. Added multiple interceptions, 40+ tackles, and double-digit pass breakups. Earned All-American consideration and was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after four seasons (2021–2024) with Kentucky.

• All-SEC selection (2023, 2024)
• Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist (2024)
• Led Kentucky in interceptions during the 2023 and 2024 seasons
• First Kentucky defensive back in school history with 2 pick-sixes in one game

• Drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the #30 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Selected as one of the most polished and productive cornerbacks in the class, praised for his instincts, ball skills, and physicality in coverage.
• Expected to compete for a starting role early in his career with Buffalo’s secondary.

• Became a household name in college football after his 2-interception, 2-touchdown performance against Vanderbilt in 2023.
• Recognized for his leadership and steady rise from under-the-radar recruit to first-round NFL pick.
• One of the highest-drafted defensive backs in Kentucky football history.