Maxwell Hairston
| Kentucky Wildcats – No. 6 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Major | Community and Leadership Development |
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| Born: | West Bloomfield, Michigan |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | West Bloomfield (West Bloomfield, Michigan) |
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Maxwell Hairston is an American football defensive back for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Early years and high school[edit]
Hairston was born West Bloomfield, Michigan where he attended West Bloomfield High School. In Hairston's senior season in high school he recorded 16 padd deflections, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles.[1] Hairston would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Kentucky over other schools such as Kansas, Minnesota, Purdue, Virginia Tech, and Washington State.[2][3]
College career[edit]
In Hairston's first career season in 2022 he totaled two tackles.[4] In week one of the 2023 season, Hairston forced a fumble as he helped Kentucky beat Ball State 44–14.[5] In week two of the 2023 season, Hairston recorded his first career interception, as he helped the Wildcats beat Eastern Kentucky 28–17.[6] In week three of the 2023 season, Hairston lead the team with seven tackles with one going for a loss in a win over Akron.[7] In week four, Hairston had a breakout game intercepting two passes where he returned one 29 yards for a touchdown, and the other 54 yards for his second touchdown, as he helped Kentucky beat the Vanderbilt Commodores. His two pick sixes in the game are the most in a single game in school history.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Luckett, Adam. "Maxwell Hairston has committed to Kentucky's player development plan". On3.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Purcell, Jared. "West Bloomfield 3-star CB Maxwell Hairston commits to Kentucky". MLive.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Goricki, David. "West Bloomfield cornerback Maxwell Hairston commits to Kentucky". Detroit News. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Maxwell Hairston 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Clay, John. "College football final: Kentucky 44, Ball State 14". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Eastern Kentucky 17–28 Kentucky". ESPN. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Pilgrim, Jack. "Maxwell Hairston emerging as playmaker in Kentucky secondary". On3.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Diamond, Jim. "Hairston's pair of pick-6s give Kentucky 45–28 vin over Vanderbilt". AP News. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "Multiple defensive TDs help Kentucky open SEC play with a win against Vanderbilt". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved 24 September 2023.