Instant analysis: Bills select Maxwell Hairston at No. 30 in Round 1 at 2025 NFL draft

The Buffalo Bills began their 2025 NFL draft journey by selecting Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston with their first-round pick. While Buffalo was not slated to be on the clock until No. 30 overall, Hairston was a player often mocked and projected to end up with the Bills.

Heading into the draft, cornerback was one of Buffalo's top needs. While the Bills did bring veteran Tre'Davious White back, there was still a need at the position because it's unknown what White will bring to the table because of his recent injury history. The Bills have locked up Christian Benford as their No.



1 cornerback, but he needs a running partner next to him for the long term even if White is a success. This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Instant analysis: Bills pick Maxwell Hairston in Round 1 of 2025 draft.