2. Hairston has a confidence and energy that you can feel
Buffalo's newest cornerback decided to spend his draft night in Green Bay, WI with his friends and family. Throughout the night, TV cameras showed Hairston congratulating other prospects in the green room once they got drafted.
When asked about why the CB went out of his way to high-five and hug guys, he said it's just who he is.
"I'm a very happy and energetic person, and the fact that I'm in the green room right now is just so exciting for me," Hairston said. "The fact that I knew the majority of the guys that got picked, of course I had to show some love…we worked so hard for this opportunity, and to all hear our names called, 'Man, it's truly beautiful.'"
Once Hairston's name was called you saw his electric energy and smile flash across the TV as he celebrated with his loved ones. As the media spoke with Hairston, it wasn't just his personality that came across the screen but his confidence, too.
The CB likes to model his personality on the field after three-time First-team All-Pro corner Jalen Ramsey.
"I love Jalen Ramsey because he played with so much swagger," Hairston said. "You knew he was that guy. You knew not to try him. And I just want to be able to go out there with that same confidence, knowing that if you come at me, it's not 50-50, that's my ball."
Hairston racked up six interceptions, 16 passes defensed and 89 tackles during his three years in Kentucky. The CB said he turns into his nickname, 'Mad Max', on the field.
"That actually came about back in little league," Hairston said. "I was a lot smaller growing up, but my coach always said, 'Hey, he might be small, but you're not gonna run over him. You're not gonna bully him. That's Mad Max right there.' And I was like, I like that. That's gonna stick with me, cause when I get on the field, I really turn into Mad Max."