The Buffalo Bills made a big splash in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting the fastest player in the draft by taking Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston. The Bills needed speed in their secondary, and Hairston also fits the mold length wise for what the Bills usually chase at the position.
Not only is Hairston tall and fast, he is a perfect fit for Buffalo according to Connor O'Bryan.
"He's a perfect scheme fit," O'Bryan writes. "As with many NFL defenses, Bills head coach Sean McDermott switched to a two-high safety zone defense prior to last season. That scheme is a direct response to explosive passing plays, as it forces opponents to essentially beat you underneath with short-yardage plays. That bend but don't break philosophy is similar to Kentucky's defense, which also employs a zone coverage scheme. Hairston excelled in this system over the last few seasons, accounting for 6 interceptions and 89 tackles in three years in Lexington."
Should Hairston be the prospect O'Bryan, and many others for that matter seem to think he is, Buffalo will be set at the cornerback position for the long-term future.
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