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Maxwell Hairston
Position: DB
Jersey #: 1
Date of Birth: August 6, 2003
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 192 lbs
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round , Pick 30 in 2025 by BUF
First Team: BUF (2025)
Last Team: BUF (2026)

Career SummaryMaxwell Hairston is a Buffalo Bills cornerback selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He entered the NFL after a Kentucky career featuring six interceptions and three interception-return touchdowns.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionukathletics.com — Maxwell Hairston - UK Athletics
www.buffalobills.com — 'When I get on the field, I really turn into Mad Max' | 5 things to know about Bills first round CB Maxwell Hairston
Early LifeHairston is from West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Kentucky lists West Bloomfield as his hometown.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionukathletics.com — Maxwell Hairston - UK Athletics
High SchoolHairston attended West Bloomfield High School.
His Kentucky roster biography identifies West Bloomfield as his high school.
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Sources for this sectionukathletics.com — Maxwell Hairston - UK Athletics
College CareerHairston played in 32 games with 20 starts at Kentucky.
He totaled 89 tackles and six interceptions. In 2024, he started all seven games he played, recording 19 tackles and one interception while missing five games with injury.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionukathletics.com — Maxwell Hairston - UK Athletics
Path to the NFLBuffalo selected Hairston 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
He ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time at that year's event.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionwww.buffalobills.com — 'When I get on the field, I really turn into Mad Max' | 5 things to know about Bills first round CB Maxwell Hairston
NFL CareerHairston began his NFL career with Buffalo in 2025.
In his rookie regular season, he appeared in 11 games with three starts, recording 18 combined tackles and two interceptions. The Bills' roster lists him in his second season in 2026.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionwww.buffalobills.com — Maxwell Hairston - Buffalo Bills
Career AccomplishmentsHairston earned second-team All-SEC recognition in 2023 and 2024.
He led the SEC with five interceptions in 2023 and tied Kentucky's career record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionukathletics.com — Maxwell Hairston - UK Athletics
Playing StyleHairston's coverage game features exceptional recovery speed.
Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane cited speed that showed on game film as a reason for selecting him in the first round.
Section reviewed 2026-10-02
Sources for this sectionwww.buffalobills.com — 'When I get on the field, I really turn into Mad Max' | 5 things to know about Bills first round CB Maxwell Hairston

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