The Buffalo Bills' 2025 draft strategy focused on bolstering their defense, trading up for a dynamic edge rusher and selecting Maxwell Hairston (CB, Kentucky) in the first round. Hairston, known for his agility and coverage skills, excelled in Kentucky's zone-heavy scheme, tallying 4 interceptions in his final college season. He joins a Bills secondary needing depth, fitting seamlessly into their zone-based defense. T.J. Sanders (DL, South Carolina) and Landon Jackson (EDGE, Arkansas) add rotational depth to the defensive line. Despite a draft grade of C+, these rookies can immediately impact by enhancing pass rush and secondary coverage, crucial for the Bills' playoff aspirations.