Where is Maxwell Hairston from?

Maxwell Hairston is an American football cornerback who formerly represented the University of Kentucky from 2021 to 2024. He declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on December 23, 2024, via his X account, @MHairston22. He stood at 5’ 11’’ and 183 lbs at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, with an arm length of 31 inches and a hand measurement of 8.75 inches. His prospect grade, 6.37 projects him as an eventual plus starter at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 78 is in a good category (via NFL's official website).

Maxwell Hairston played 32 games for the Kentucky Wildcats. After redshirting his first year, he appeared in 12 games during the 2022 season, recording two tackles. His breakthrough came in 2023 when he was named Second-Team All-SEC. He had five interceptions, 131 interception return yards, and two interception return touchdowns in the SEC to lead the league in 13 games played that year. In 2024, after missing five games with injury, he again received Second-Team All-SEC recognition.

Maxwell Hairston's hometown

Maxwell Hairston's hometown is West Bloomfield, Michigan according to NFL's official website. He attended West Bloomfield High School where Hairston was rated a three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 19 prospect in Michigan by 247Sports. During his senior year, he recorded 16 pass breakups, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles on defense, with 500 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on offense. His performance contributed to West Bloomfield High School winning the 2020 Division I state championship.

Maxwell Hairston's birthplace

Hairston was born on August 6, 2003, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, making him 21 years old as of March 2025.

Maxwell Hairston's nationality

According to the NFL's official website, Maxwell Hairston is an American national.

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