Overview

• Maxwell Hairston was selected 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 NFL Draft to address a critical need at cornerback.
• Hairston, the fastest player at the NFL Combine with a 4.28-second 40-yard dash, brings elite recovery speed and ball skills to Buffalo's secondary.
• The Bills revamped their cornerback roster this offseason, parting ways with Rasul Douglas and Kaiir Elam while adding veterans Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson.
• Hairston expressed confidence and leadership, telling quarterback Josh Allen, 'Let’s go win a Super Bowl,' and naming Patrick Mahomes as the QB he 'can’t wait to intercept.'
• General Manager Brandon Beane emphasized Hairston's potential, noting his playmaking ability, willingness to tackle, and room for development within Buffalo's defensive scheme.