Maxwell Hairston is an American football cornerback who played for the Kentucky Wildcats between 2021 and 2024. He announced that he was going into the 2025 NFL Draft from his X account (@MHairston22). Hairston was born on August 6, 2003, in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He attended West Bloomfield High School, where he was a three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 19 player in Michigan by 247Sports. In his senior year, Hairston had 16 pass breakups, 23 tackles, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions. He secured the First-Team All-State honors awarded by the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News. He also had a key role in leading his high school to the 2020 Division I state championship.
Hairston played 32 games for the Kentucky Wildcats, recording 89 tackles (71 solo), 1 sack, 6 interceptions, and 2.5 tackles for loss over three seasons. After redshirting his initial season, he appeared in 12 games in 2022, totaling two tackles. In 2023, he was a Second-Team All-SEC player with five interceptions, 131 return yards, and two interception return touchdowns. While he missed five games in 2024 due to injury, he again gained Second-Team All-SEC honors. (via UKAthletics)
Who are Maxwell Hairston's parents?
Hairston's parents are Robin and Marvin Hairston. He has three siblings: Alexandria, Madison, and Marvin Jr.
Maxwell Hairston's father
Maxwell Hairston's father, Marvin Hairston, holds an MBA in Operations Management from Wayne State University. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has held executive roles in the company SprayTek Inc.
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FAQ on Maxwell Hairston
A. Maxwell Hairston attended West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, Michigan.
A. Maxwell Hairston stands 5 ft 11 in, as per the NFL's official website.
A. Maxwell Hairston plays as a cornerback.
A. According to the NFL's official website, the Athleticism score of Maxwell Hairston is 82, as of March 2025.
