Maxwell Hairston is a former collegiate cornerback who represented Kentucky from 2021 to 2024. Hairston is one of the draft prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. The West Bloomfield, Michigan native finished his secondary education at West Bloomfield High School and recorded 16 pass deflections, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles during his senior campaign. The 5-ft-11 cornerback was awarded a total score of 78 by Next Gen Stats, which ranked 7th among all cornerbacks present at the 2025 NFL Combine, as recorded by the NFL’s official website.
Revisiting his collegiate career, Maxwell Hairston played 32 games for the Wildcats from 2022 to 2024. The University of Kentucky alumnus didn’t register a single sack, interception, or pass deflection in his freshman season in 2022. However, his breakout year came in 2023, when he put up career-best numbers across the board in every defensive metric: 68 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 6 pass deflections, and 2 pick-six. Hairston was awarded a grade of 67 for his 2024 season production by Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Maxwell Hairston's NIL deals
As of March 2025, Maxwell Hairston has signed NIL deals with two brands. He has partnered with The 15 Club. He later joined hands with Hilton Lexington Downtown (via On3), a hotel where floors 1 through 17 comprise the 366-room hotel, while floors 18 through 22 are privately owned condominiums.
Maxwell has a social media presence on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok (via On3).
Maxwell Hairston’s NIL deal tracker
According to On3's official website, the following table is an account of the NIL deals that Maxwell Hairston has signed in his career, as of March 2025:
| Date | NIL Deal |
| 8/30/24 | Hilton Lexington Downtown |
| 1/22/24 | The 15 Club |
FAQs on Maxwell Hairston
A. Maxwell Hairston stands at 5-ft-11 in, as per NFL's official website.
A. Maxwell Hairston is 21 years old as of March 2025.
A. Maxwell Hairston plays as a cornerback.
A. Maxwell Hairston attended West Bloomfield High School.
