‘Buffalo drafted Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston, who led all prospects with a 4.28 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. The Bills now have their hopeful starter at cornerback – a long, fast guy who is ready to step in and make an instant impact.’
BillsBeat - April 25, 2025
Bills pick Maxwell Hairston, with fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Draft
‘They just got the fastest one in the 2025 NFL Draft.’
Bills select cornerback Maxwell Hairston with 30th overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
‘Hairston completed his college career as a two-year starter. He played in 32 games and started 20.’
Beane says Hairston gives Bills something they lacked at cornerback - speed
‘Three months later, they selected the player who ran the fastest forty yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine (4.28) and led the SEC with five interceptions in 2023.’
'Game-changing speed': Buffalo Bills select Maxwell Hairston in first round of 2025 NFL Draft
‘Hairston ran the fastest 40-yard dash of anyone at the NFL Combine (4.28). His speed and ability to jump routes stand out on tape. He also went toe-to-toe with the best receivers in college football, playing in the SEC Conference.’
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‘Hairston infuses Buffalo’s secondary with velocity. He was the fastest man at this year’s scouting combined, running the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds and reaching a top speed of 24.25 mph. The 5-foot-11 Hairston also had the second-best vertical jump at his position (39 1/2 inches) and tied for third in the broad jump (10-9).’
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The pick is in: The Bills select Maxwell Hairston
‘Hairston addresses arguably the Bills biggest need coming into the draft in looking for a starting corner opposite Christian Benford. Despite the offseason reunions with Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson, a long-term answer at the position always made sense via the draft.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills play it safe with need pick in Hairston
‘Cornerback is where the Bills have only one lock as a starter: Christian Benford.’
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‘With cornerback checked off the to-do list, defensive line now moves to the front of the line — both edge rusher and interior.’
NFL Draft: Kim Pegula part of the Bills' big night
‘During that time, the Bills posted four photos from Orchard Park, as they waited to make the No. 30 overall selection much closer to midnight than when the draft began at 8 p.m.’
Orchard Park envisions NFL Draft boost amid stadium developments
‘Don Lorentz, Executive Director of the Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, sees significant potential in hosting the draft. “Looking towards the future this could be huge for us,” he said.’
Here's when the complete Bills schedule will be released
‘Circle your calendar or, maybe more likely, enter a reminder on your smartphone. The complete NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, the league announced Thursday, during the first round of the NFL Draft.’
Bills pick cornerback Maxwell Hairston with 30th overall pick in NFL Draft
‘Hairston joins Christian Benford, Dane Jackson, and Tre’Davious White in the Bills cornerback room.’