30. Buffalo Bills
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Hairston is one of the smallest players in this draft, standing 5'11" and 183 pounds. He’s also one of the fastest after running a 4.28 40-time at the combine. In three years with the Wildcats, Hairston played 32 games including 20 starts. In 2024, he was limited to seven games with a shoulder injury. The year prior, he led the SEC with five interceptions. —MV
Scouting report: Hairston has the instincts, footwork and fluidity to thrive in both man and zone systems. Hairston is confident and smart, which enables him to play man coverage and balance responsibilities in zone. He had two pick-sixes in 2023. He provides very little in run support, but in coverage, he has the athleticism and refinement to be a starter. —DF
Grade: B+
Gilberto Manzano, Matt Verderame | Sports Illustrated