Maxwell Hairston was drafted into the NFL but he won over its heart before stepping onto the field.
The Buffalo Bills selected Hairston with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday and they got more than a speedy cornerback out of Kentucky. They took a guy who embodies team spirit — and proved it on one of football's biggest nights.
Hairston was one of 15 prospects attending the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and by sheer coincidence, or strategic planning, his seat was the closest to the main stage.