Instant Reaction: Bills Select CB Maxwell Hairston 30th Overall In The 2025 NFL Draft

Maddy Glab and Chris Brown reacted to the Bills first round selection of CB Maxwell Hairston out of Kentucky. They discussed the skillset he offers the Bills defensive backfield and the playmaking ability and speed he brings. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell then joined Chris and Maddy to share his thoughts on Buffalo's selection and why he thinks Hairston is a perfect fit in the defense.

General Manager Brandon Beane addressed the media after drafting Cornerback Maxwell Hairston from the University of Kentucky in the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Topics include: how the draft board fell, what kind of player the Bills are getting with Maxwell, his tackling ability, adding speed to the defensive back room, conversations about trading the pick, and Max's personality on his top 30 visit.

Cornerback Maxwell Hairston reacts to being selected by the Bills in the 2025 NFL Draft: 'Lets get to work Buffalo'.

The Buffalo Bills select Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 30 overall pick.

Wide Receiver Khalil Shakir gets you hyped for the 2025 NFL Draft, explaining how a simple philosophy has set the team up for continued success.

CBS Sports draft & player analyst Chris Trapasso joined One Bills Live to share his final thoughts on the Bills roster needs ahead of the start of the NFL Draft. He talked about where the value stands in this year's draft, the maneuvering options for the Bills to trade up or down, and the possible targets for the Bills early on and in the middle of the draft.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the final tally of Maddy's Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch, where she collected the numbers on who the experts have the Bills taking in the first round. She went through the top names and position groups picked for the Bills. She then laid out her favorite prospects she'd like the Bills to take in the first three rounds.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media. Topics Include: Making final preparations before the 2025 NFL Draft, how his staff has evaluated this year's draft class, contract talk updates with James Cook, and seeing the value of having multiple second round picks.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live and shared his thoughts on some of the running back prospects in this year's upcoming NFL Draft. He analyzed SMU's Brashard Smith, Jaydon Blue from Texas, LeQuint Allen of Syracuse, UCF's R.J. Harvey, Devin Neal of Kansas, and Tennessee's Dylan Sampson.

NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund joined One Bills Live to preview next week's NFL Draft and some potential options for the Bills.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live and shared his thoughts on the wide receiver class for this year's upcoming NFL Draft. He analyzed Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden from Texas, Colorado's Travis Hunter, Luther Burden III from Missouri, Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State, TCU's Jack Bech, and Iowa State's Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.

See how Brandon Beane, the Buffalo Bills, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to surprise Orchard Park native Tommy Parzymieso and help grant his wish to announce the Bills first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter joined One Bills Live and discussed his selections for the Bills in his five-round mock draft including Texas WR Matthew Golden, edge Nic Scourton from Texas A&M, DT Joshua Farmer of Florida State, CB Cobee Bryant from Kansas, safety Jaylen Reed of Penn State, and LB Shaun Dolac out of Buffalo.

Bills team reporter Maddy Glab joined One Bills Live to update the latest Mock Draft Watch, where she broke down hundreds of mock drafts to see who the analysts have the Bills selecting in this year's NFL Draft. This week she discussed WR Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State, DE Donovan Ezeiruaku from Boston College, and Michigan CB Will Johnson.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live. He shared his thoughts on the safety class from this year's NFL Draft. He shared his film analysis of South Carolina's Nick Emmanwori, Malaki Starks out of Georgia, Andrew Mukuba from Texas, Notre Dame's Xavier Watts, Kevin Winston Jr. from Penn State and his teammate Jaylen Reed. Finally he discussed Ohio State's Lathan Ransom.

ESPN national NFL analyst Ben Solak joined One Bills Live and discussed ranking the Bills as the NFL's most improved roster from the offseason and the biggest remaining roster needs for the team ahead of the draft. He examined some NFL Draft prospects including edge J.T. Tuimoloau & DT Tyleik Williams from Ohio State, edge Ashton Gillotte out of Louisville, and CB Azareye'h Thomas from Florida State.

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discuss the current Bills draft status with their 10 picks and if they will use some of that capital to move around. They look at the first round options, whether it's more likely for Buffalo to move up or down on day one and which teams they could target to deal with. They share their thoughts on what position is worth the jump if a deal to move up the board presents itself. Steve is quizzed on Brandon Beane draft day history in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - in order of importance, which positions do the Bills need to account for when the draft is all said and done?

33rd Team lead NFL draft analyst Kyle Crabbs joined One Bills Live to break down his latest mock draft, including the Bills selecting CB Darien Porter out of Iowa State. Kyle discussed the overall cornerback market and how the top of the draft could shake out. He analyzed some of his recent prospect breakdowns which included CB Jacob Parrish from Kansas State, Georgia Tech DT Zeek Biggers, safety Jaylen Reed out of Penn State, and RB Jaydon Blue from Texas. Finally, he shared his thoughts on the Dolphins offseason so far and their roster plans in the draft.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane meets with the media at the 2025 NFL Annual Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. Topics included: signing cornerback Christian Benford to a four-year extension and the process of evaluating and drafting cornerbacks in 2022, the scouting process going through pro days and preparing for the NFL Draft in April, utilizing the amount of draft picks on Draft weekend, and adding depth at key positions through the draft and free agency.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live and took a look at the top cornerback prospects in this year's draft class. He shared his thoughts on Michigan's Will Johnson, Jahdae Barron out of Texas, Shavon Revel Jr. from East Carolina, Ole Miss' Trey Amos and his fit with the Bills, Darien Porter out of Iowa State, Florida State's Azareye'h Thomas, Quincy Riley from Louisville, Denzel Burke out of Ohio State, and Kentucky's Max Hairston.

Maddy Glab and Chris Brown broke down the latest Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch - a round-up of mock drafts predicting who the Bills will select with their first round pick. They discussed safety Nick Emmanwori out of South Carolina, safety Malaki Starks from Georgia, and Texas WR Matthew Golden.

CBS Sports senior NFL writer Pete Prisco joined One Bills Live and shared his thoughts on the Bills offseason roster changes, including the additions of Joey Bosa and Joshua Palmer. He talked about the need for a difference maker on defense and why his latest mock draft has Buffalo selecting CB Maxwell Hairston out of Kentucky. He discussed the Giants and Browns strategies at the QB position, and his favorite prospects in this year's draft class. Finally, he talked about Aaron Rodgers possible fit with the Steelers.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live and shared his thoughts on this year's defensive tackle class ahead of the draft. He discussed Michigan's Kenneth Grant, Ole Miss' Walter Nolen, Derek Harmon out of Oregon, Florida State's Joshua Farmer, Tyleik Williams from Ohio State, Alfred Collins out of Texas, and Omarr Norman-Lott from Tennessee.

Maddy Glab broke down the latest mock drafts to see who the experts have the Bills selecting in the first round of this year's NFL Draft. She broke down defensive tackle prospects, including Kenneth Grant out of Michigan, Walter Nolen from Ole Miss, and Oregon's Derrick Harmon. She tallied the position groups mocked most to the Bills, including defensive tackle, edge, and cornerback.

On this week's episode of Bills by the Numbers presented by FanDuel, Chris Brown and Steve Tasker take a look at the Bills free agent signings so far and how that will impact their decisions come draft time. They dissect the offensive side of the ball to see if there's room to add offensive weapons in the draft, if Buffalo needs to select defensive line talent, and the competition in the defensive backfield. They take a look at how many picks in this year's draft will be on the defensive side of the ball. Steve is quizzed on free agency position performance in The Numbers Game. Finally, Chris and Steve give their answer to this week's One Burning Question - which position offers the best value at the end of round one in this year's draft?