Bills First Rnd pick in 2025 draft: Maxwell Hairston - CB - Kentucky

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

2 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

He said in a post draft interview that he had already gained 9 of those pounds you're looking for; up to 192.

Some Duffs, some Paula's, some Imperial Pizza...he'll get there. 

[dje85]

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

[Maine-iac]

1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

 

For being 5'11" it is...most of those guys with longer arms are 6'1" or 6'2"

With his verticle he probably can make up for the 1/2 an inch difference any way.

[Simon]

1 minute ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said:

Some Duffs, some Paula's, some Imperial Pizza...he'll get there. 

 

The Genny Creams should get him over the top 

[MrEpsYtown]

9 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

I’m pretty sure the consensus CB pick pre draft was Amos…correct ? 

A lot of Hairston/Amos. They always seemed like the two most likely outcomes. 

[dje85]

30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Rang: The Bills needed defensive playmakers in this draft to help Josh Allen get over the top and into the Super Bowl, and they certainly found a playmaker in the 2025 Combine speed champ. Hairston, who wins with pure man-to-man cover skills and big-play flair, returning half of his six career touchdowns back for touchdowns. This is one of my favorite picks given his talent and fit with a team needing a "finisher."

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Grade: A  Rob Rang Fox Sports

 

 

 

So I posted two A's and a B plus most major pundits think it was a good pick from what I've seen.

[davefan66]

McD can develop CB’s.  Elam notwithstanding.

 

Feel good about this pick. 

[Thrivefourfive]

7 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

As long as the guy can cover.  I wish he was 10 pounds heavier but if he stops QB's from throwing to his side of the field and can bring a rb down I don't care.

My thoughts. Seems like a guy that if he’s doing his job, we won’t hear about him much during broadcasts. He’s lock-down from the jump and stays glued throughout the route, so QBs won’t even look over there. Plus, he’s covering WR2/3 with CB47 on the oppo side

 

Edited 11 hours ago by Thrivefourfive

[Maine-iac]

1 minute ago, Simon said:

 

The Genny Creams should get him over the top 

Beef on weck.

 

 

[MikePJ76]

1 minute ago, davefan66 said:

McD can develop CB’s.  Elam notwithstanding.

 

Feel good about this pick. 

the only thing you can't coach this guy is carrying around a dump truck full of.....SPEED.

 

Cant wait to see how he handles the bigger guys he will face this year in Cincy, Pitt etc.

[Simon]

Just now, Maine-iac said:

Beef on weck.

 

 

 

 

They may have secretly drafted him as a DT

[BigDingus]

Knowing how underwhelming nearly every early round defensive pick ends up in McDermott's defense, I'm not super confident this will be any different.

 

But I'm not mad at either. He's gotta be better than Elam, right? And either way, excited that he seems like a good dude & happy to be on the team.

 

However, if we draft another CB in rounds 5 - 7, I fully expect he'll end up being the standout player. That's just how it works on this team 😁

[Maine-iac]

Would love to see opposing QB's with no where to throw the ball.  Let's make coverage sacks a thing.

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

43 minutes ago, Buddy Hix said:

Speed is a nice change in the secondary. But man, he’s tiny, like how’s he gonna tackle anyone?

 

Would have rather taken Johnson and risked the injury concern.

 

Oh well, good luck, kid.

 

Will johnson is only 3" taller and 11 pounds heavier. Also I guarantee Johnson isn't running a 4.28- 40 time. Also people keep mentioning his tackling yet he was on special teams at Kentucky so he must be at least decent at it.

[dje85]

Dion Dawkins liked the pick go to 3:28:05 of the draft kings video (posted) Dawkins was being interviewed screamed happy and jumped in his pool happy about the cb pick.

 

 

[CNYfan]

Have to get off the field after 3rd down 

[Thrivefourfive]

1 minute ago, Maine-iac said:

Would love to see opposing QB's with no where to throw the ball.  Let's make coverage sacks a thing.

Fine against statues. But remember the NfL today… no more statues

 

[JerseyBills]

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

Best CB in the draft, his upside is incredible 

[Let's Go Buffalo]

Let's Go!

[Maine-iac]

1 minute ago, BigDingus said:

Knowing how underwhelming nearly every early round defensive pick ends up in McDermott's defense, I'm not super confident this will be any different.

 

But I'm not mad at either. He's gotta be better than Elam, right? And either way, excited that he seems like a good dude & happy to be on the team.

 

However, if we draft another CB in rounds 5 - 7, I fully expect he'll end up being the standout player. That's just how it works on this team 😁

Would love to see Nohl Williams or Zy Alexander day 3.