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Throughout the pre-NFL Draft process, the most popular player that was predicted to be selected by the Buffalo Bills was Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston.
To no one's surprise, that is exactly who ended up being Buffalo's selection with the 30th overall pick in last week's draft.
Hairston recorded six total interceptions in his three seasons with the Wildcats. In his sophomore year, he led the entire SEC with five. He stood out during combine and pro day workouts as an athletic freak who could be a significant help to any secondary.
That was something that the Bills believed they sorely needed.
Not everyone was impressed with the pick, though. Pro Football Focus argued Wednesday that Hairston's selection was actually one of the bigger reaches of the first round.
And his inconsistent junior year was why.
"Hairston was the fastest player at this year's NFL Combine, running a 4.28-second 40-yard dash," PFF wrote. "That speed certainly shows up on the field. However, he suffered a shoulder injury in the middle of the season that caused him to miss nearly half the year, which may have affected his play. He earned just a 67.0 PFF overall grade this past season."
Injuries can be a part of every college athlete, but that does not mean it's a precursor to bigger issues for them. Plenty of stars in the college ranks who struggled with injuries were able to enjoy long careers in the NFL.
That's what the Bills are hoping Hairston is able to do.
Only time will tell in that regard, though.
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To no one's surprise, that is exactly who ended up being Buffalo's selection with the 30th overall pick in last week's draft.
Hairston recorded six total interceptions in his three seasons with the Wildcats. In his sophomore year, he led the entire SEC with five. He stood out during combine and pro day workouts as an athletic freak who could be a significant help to any secondary.
That was something that the Bills believed they sorely needed.
Not everyone was impressed with the pick, though. Pro Football Focus argued Wednesday that Hairston's selection was actually one of the bigger reaches of the first round.
And his inconsistent junior year was why.
"Hairston was the fastest player at this year's NFL Combine, running a 4.28-second 40-yard dash," PFF wrote. "That speed certainly shows up on the field. However, he suffered a shoulder injury in the middle of the season that caused him to miss nearly half the year, which may have affected his play. He earned just a 67.0 PFF overall grade this past season."
Injuries can be a part of every college athlete, but that does not mean it's a precursor to bigger issues for them. Plenty of stars in the college ranks who struggled with injuries were able to enjoy long careers in the NFL.
That's what the Bills are hoping Hairston is able to do.
Only time will tell in that regard, though.
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