As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the Buffalo Bills are expected to prioritize defensive positions with their first-round pick. With the recent departures of starter Rasul Douglas and former first-round cornerback Kaiir Elam, many analysts, including CBS Sports’ Peter Prisco, predict the Bills will select a cornerback.

Maxwell Hairston from Kentucky has emerged as a top candidate after impressing at the NFL Combine with a blistering 4.28-second 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical leap. Known for his tackling ability and versatility in coverage, Hairston has also shown his capacity to make game-changing plays, racking up six interceptions in his last 20 games, three of which were returned for touchdowns.