The Buffalo Bills inked rookie deals with two more draft picks on Friday, officially signing first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston and fourth-round defensive tackle Deone Walker.
ORANGE GAME WEEK: Syracuse football returns home to host Louisville Saturday night (preview) The pair, both Kentucky standouts, become the seventh and eighth members of Buffalo’s 2024 draft class to finalize contracts.
Hairston, selected 30th overall, earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2024. Known for his playmaking ability, he tied a Kentucky program record with three career pick-sixes. A native of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Hairston adds depth and upside to Buffalo’s secondary.
Walker, taken 109th overall, brings power to the defensive front. The Detroit product was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2023 and followed that with a second-team nod in 2024. He started 36 of 37 games for the Wildcats and served as a team captain for two seasons, showcasing both durability and leadership.
Buffalo’s only unsigned draft pick is second-round defensive tackle T.J. Sanders.
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