Buffalo Bills The Doldrums of the NFL Off-season have arrived

[Krieger Bot]

Wanted Johnson, but Hairston will do. A zone corner with that kind of speed? Yeah, that will do.

 

[tmlms13]

Happy they picked a CB but should I be happy with this Corner?

 

[Zman5778]

Saban just said that tackling can be fixed......but his speed, cover ability and ability to locate the ball in the air can't

 

[Zman5778]

Happy they picked a CB but should I be happy with this Corner?

If he can learn to tackle.......yes. very much yes.

 

[OkimLom]

Hairston and White are going to be Bros

 

[Husko]

A two-year starter at Kentucky, Hairston was the field cornerback in defensive coordinator Brad White’s scheme with a balanced mix of man and zone. He put himself on the NFL radar with an SEC-best five interceptions in 2023 and tied the school record with three career pick sixes. A fluid mover with A-plus speed, Hairston moves fairly effortlessly in all areas of the field. He plays to his help in man-to-man coverage while also showing conviction and awareness in Cover 3. He is a natural making plays at the catch point, but he’s also more scrappy than strong, which will show against physical NFL receivers and in run support.

Overall, Hairston is a competitive, lanky athlete who feels routes developing around him and plays with the reactionary movements and ball skills to fit a variety of coverages. If he makes the necessary improvements as a tackler, he has the talent to become a capable NFL starter early in his career.

Strengths​

1. Has height and length to match up with receivers
2. His 4.28-second 40-yard dash and 24.25 mph were fastest in each category at combine
3. Comfortable in man-to-man because of body twitch and nimble feet
4. Quick to recognize route breaks and trigger/drive out of pedal from off coverage
5. Enough deep speed to carry and compete vertically (loves to use sideline)
6. Patient hips to mirror releases and get physical at line of scrimmage
7. Finds ball quickly and without panic once he turns his head
8. Flashes closing burst to attack throws without making early contact
9. Collected six interceptions in 20 career starts
10. Averaged 23.7 yards per interception return (six INTs for 142 yards and three TDs) and became sixth player in SEC history with a pair of pick sixes in single game
11. Favorite player is Jalen Ramsey — they share similar confidence
12. Want-to” in run support is night-and-day better than when he arrived, Kentucky coaches say

Weaknesses​

1. Lean-framed from head to toe, with minimal bulk
2. Looks to get physical in press but spotty timing/technique leaves him step behind
3. Overaggressive and handsy on double moves and stutter-and-go’s (something NFL quarterbacks will pick up on)
4. Rarely played slot on tape
5. Will throw body at ball carrier, instead of wrapping, allowing ball carrier to keep feet through contact and pick up extra yards
6. Missed five games as junior because of shoulder injury (Sept. 2024)

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Eagles trade up to 31, KC gets 32 and a 5th.

 

[Zman5778]

Apparently Josh FaceTimed Max as soon as the pick was in

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Personality alright...

 

[Zman5778]

Shocked they went with Hairston over Johnson. I wonder if Johnson's medicals are bad. But this is fine. Doesn't excite me that much, but value meets need.

At this point, I gotta think that his medical are a PROBLEM.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Dude can fly and cover. If he can learn to tackle better......We've got something real nice

4.3 speed, chased down Isiah Bond

183 pounds and lanky, Hope he tackles and can stay healthy

 

[Sabreality]

great player falling into Eagles lap again

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Now the question is how much trust will he get going up against veteran options, especially when he misses his first tackle.

 

[Zman5778]

Philly just strengthened their D. Big time.

 

[Kupo]

This kid is sticky at the line, and can fly. I liked Amos and Revel too. But I won’t complain. This is a great need and fit. Hoping we go Dline heavy tomorrow.

 

[Husko]

Looking ahead to tomorrow, I'd love to see the Bills get aggressive and try trading up for one of these falling DEs.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

The tackling thing doesn't scare me. Our defense flies to the ball and gang tackles as well as if not better than most.

His speed is scary. He's a pick six waiting to happen. Love this pick.

 

[Fezzy126]

My preference was Amos, but I'm not at all unhappy with Hairston. His 2023 tape is really impressive.

His size or run support doesn't concern me too much, he seems eager enough to get his nose dirty.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

My preference was Amos, but I'm not at all unhappy with Hairston. His 2023 tape is really impressive.

His size or run support doesn't concern me too much, he seems eager enough to get his nose dirty.

Hopefully Hairston will become the new Tre White with elite recovery speed.

 

[cramdizzl]

Luther Burden must not love football

 

[truthbluth]

Defense needed to get faster and it did.

 

[TommyDangles]

The sexual assault stuff is concerning. Hope the Bills did their research on it.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Denzel Ward is the comparable

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Did Beane just say they had a 1st round grade on Hairston ?

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Did Beane just say they had a 1st round grade on Hairston ?

He did.