The Buffalo Bills have been one of the best teams in the NFL this decade, yet don't have a Super Bowl championship to showcase their success. They have failed to get past the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs -- losing all of their postseason games to them in the Josh Allen era.

Maxwell Hairston was the No. 30 overall pick by the Buffalo Bills but delivered a cornerback blitz of heart and hugs to his peers throughout the night. The Bills filled what was arguably their greatest need - cornerback opposite Christian Benford - by selecting Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston with the 30th pick in the first round.

The Buffalo Bills made a splash with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft. After entering the draft with a major need in their secondary, they were able to land Kentucky standout cornerback Maxwell Hairston with the No. 30 overall pick.