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 Athletic has live coverage of the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Read more of The Athletic’s coverage from the 2025 NFL Draft: Best Players Available | Round 1 Grades | Rounds 2 & 3 Grades | Round 1 Winners & Losers On Thursday night every team will enter the draft in possession of their own first-round pick,